Construction on the Avenue

5275 Germantown Avenue • Philadelphia, PA 19144 215-438-4000

Construction Schedule on Germantown Avenue

Avenue Reopened!

Despite a steady rain, (left to right) Vernon Price, staffer to 8th District Councilwoman Donna Reed Miller; developer Stan Smith; Adnan Jaffar, PennDOT project engineer; Anita Hamilton, board president, Wister Neighborhood Council; and Steven Kinsey, staffer for State Rep. John Myers were in sunny spirits on Wednesday, November 25 as they cut the ribbon at Germantown Avenue and Queen Lane to mark the reopening of the final stretch of Germantown Avenue to traffic.

Some sidewalk and utility work remains to be done in the area, and parking is still restricted along that stretch of the Avenue.

The roadway reconstruction on Germantown Avenue was scheduled completed on November 25. Germantown Avenue has reopened between Queen Lane and Coulter Street.

Queen Lane to Coulter Street

Germantown Avenue has been closed to vehicular traffic from just north of Queen Lane to just south of Coulter Street for the reconstruction of the roadway. The road will be reopened to traffic on November 25. On November 25 Queen Lane will revert back to the preconstruction one-way traffic pattern from Greene Street to Germantown Avenue. The contractor will continue with the installation of the sidewalks along Germantown Avenue. Additional crews will continue the installation of the street light foundations and trolley poles. The contractor is scheduled to work Monday through Wednesday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. No work will be performed on Thanksgiving Day.

Coulter Street to Church Lane

The contractor will continue to install the overhead trolley wires and traffic signal wires. The contractor is also scheduled to continue the installation of the parking and street name signs. This work will result in parking restrictions along the Avenue during working hours. The contractor is scheduled to work Monday through Wednesday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. No work will be performed on Thanksgiving Day.

Ashmead Street to Queen Lane

Crews will continue the installation of the overhead catenary and traffic signal wires. The remaining work will result in lane shifts and parking restrictions during working hours. The contractor is scheduled to work Monday through Wednesday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. No work will be performed on Thanksgiving Day.

Reconstruction of Germantown Avenue: November 16 -20

Queen Lane to Coulter Street

Germantown Avenue is closed to vehicular traffic from just north of Queen Lane to just south of Coulter Street for the reconstruction of the roadway. The intersections of Coulter Street and Queen Lane will remain open to traffic. Germantown Avenue through traffic is detoured on Wayne Avenue by way of Seymour Street and Armat Street.

The contractor will continue the reconstruction of the roadway with the installation of the granite block paving in the roadway shoulder area along with the installation of the sidewalks along Germantown Avenue. Additional crews will continue the installation of the street light foundations and trolley poles. The contractor is scheduled to work Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Coulter Street to Church Lane

The contractor will continue installation of the overhead trolley wires and traffic signal wires. The contractor is scheduled to begin the installation of the parking and street name signs. This work will

result in parking restrictions along the Avenue during working hours. The contractor is scheduled to work Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

High Street to Walnut Lane

The contractor will continue with the installation of the overhead traffic signal wires. The contractor is scheduled to begin the

installation of the permanent pavement markings on Germantown Avenue.

The remaining work will result in lane shifts during working hours. The

contractor is scheduled to work Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Ashmead Street to Queen Lane.

The contractor will begin the installation of the overhead catenary and traffic signal wires. Additional crews are scheduled to begin the installation of the permanent pavement markings on Germantown Avenue. The remaining work will result in lane shifts and parking restrictions during working hours. The parking restrictions will continue along the north side of Queen Lane to accommodate a temporary two-way traffic pattern from Germantown Avenue to Greene Street.

Reconstruction of Germantown Avenue: November 9 - 13

Queen Lane to Coulter Street

Germantown Avenue is closed to vehicular traffic from just south of Queen Lane to just south of Coulter Street for the reconstruction of the roadway. The intersections of Coulter Street and Queen Lane will remain open to traffic. Germantown Avenue through traffic is detoured on Wayne Avenue by way of Seymour Street and Armat Street. The contractor will continue the reconstruction of the roadway with the installation of the granite block paving in the roadway shoulder area along with the installation of the sidewalks along the west side of Germantown Avenue. Additional crews will begin the installation of the street light foundations and trolley poles. The contractor is scheduled to work Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Coulter Street to Church Lane

The contractor will work to complete the installation of the overhead trolley wires and traffic signal wires. This work will result in parking restrictions along the Avenue during working hours. The contractor is scheduled to work Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

High Street to Walnut Lane

The contractor will continue with the installation of the overhead traffic signal wires. The remaining work will result in lane shifts during working hours. The contractor is scheduled to work Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Ashmead Street to Queen Lane

The contractor will begin the installation of the overhead catenary and traffic signal wires. The remaining work will result in lane shifts and parking restrictions during working hours. The parking restrictions will continue along the North side of Queen Lane to accommodate a temporary two way traffic pattern from Germantown Avenue to Greene Street.

Reconstruction of Germantown Avenue: November 2 – 6

Queen Lane to Coulter Street

Germantown Avenue is closed to vehicular traffic from just south of Queen Lane to just south of Coulter Street for the reconstruction of the roadway. The intersection of Coulter Street will remain open to traffic while the intersection of Queen Lane is closed for the reconstruction of the roadway. Germantown Avenue through traffic is detoured on Wayne Avenue by way of Seymour Street and Armat Street. The intersection of Queen Lane will reopen to northbound Germantown Avenue traffic. The contractor will continue the reconstruction of the roadway with the placement of the base course for the granite block paving. Additional crews will continue to install the granite block paving in the roadway shoulder area. The contractor will continue to prepare to install sidewalks along the west sidewalk within the closure area. The contractor is scheduled to work Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Coulter Street to Church Lane

The contractor will work to complete the installation of the remaining street trees and miscellaneous landscaping items. Additional crews will continue the installation of the overhead trolley wires. This work will result in parking restrictions along the Avenue during working hours. The contractor is scheduled to work Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

High Street to Walnut Lane

The contractor will continue with the installation of the overhead catenary and traffic signal cables. The remaining work will result in

lane shifts during working hours. The contractor is scheduled to work Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Ashmead Street to Queen Lane

will continue along the North side of Queen Lane to accommodate a temporary two way traffic pattern from Germantown Avenue to Greene Street.

Reconstruction of Germantown Avenue: October 26-30

Queen Lane to Coulter Street

Germantown Avenue is closed to vehicular traffic from just south of Queen Lane to just south of Coulter Street. The intersection of Coulter Street will remain open to traffic. The intersection of Queen Lane is closed. The contractor will continue the reconstruction with the placement of the concrete for track structures along with the base course for granite block paving. Additional crews will prepare to install sidewalks. The contractor is scheduled to work Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Extended morning hours are expected.

Coulter Street to Church Lane

The contractor will work to complete the installation of the remaining street trees and landscaping items. This work will result in parking restrictions along the Avenue during working hours. The contractor is scheduled to work Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

High Street to Walnut Lane

The contractor has completed the repairs at the intersection of Walnut Lane. The intersection is currently under cure. The work may result in lane shifts during working hours. The contractor is scheduled to work Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30p p.m.

Ashmead Street to Queen Lane

Parking restrictions will continue on the north side of Queen Lane to accommodate two-way traffic from Germantown Avenue to Greene Street.

Reconstruction of Germantown Avenue: October 19 - 23

Queen Lane to Coulter Street

Germantown Avenue is closed to vehicular traffic from just south of Queen Lane to just south of Coulter Street for the reconstruction of the roadway. The intersection of Coulter Street will remain open to traffic while the intersection of Queen Lane is closed for the reconstruction of the roadway. Germantown Avenue through traffic is detoured on Wayne Avenue by way of Seymour Street and Armat Street. The contractor will continue the reconstruction of the roadway with the placement of the concrete for track structure along with the base course for the granite block paving. Additional crews will prepare to install sidewalks within the closure.

Coulter Street to Church Lane

The contractor will work to complete the installation of the remaining street trees and miscellaneous landscaping items. This work will result in parking restrictions along the Avenue during working hours.

High Street to Walnut Lane

The contractor will continue to perform repairs along the west shoulder at the intersection of Walnut Lane. This work will result in lane shifts and parking restrictions along both sides of Germantown Avenue.

The intersection of Walnut Lane will remain open to Germantown Avenue traffic while traffic on Walnut Lane will experience lane shifts during working hours.

Ashmead Street to Queen Lane

The parking restrictions will continue along the north side of Queen Lane to accommodate a temporary two way traffic pattern from Germantown Avenue to Greene Street. The contractor will continue to cure granite block paving repairs on the west side of the Avenue from Queen Lane to Ashmead Street. This will result in parking restrictions along the Avenue.

The contractor is scheduled to work Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Extended morning hours are expected during concrete placements.

Reconstruction of Germantown Avenue: October 12 - 16

Queen Lane to Coulter Street.

Germantown Avenue is closed to vehicular traffic from just south of Queen Lane to just south of Coulter Street for the reconstruction of the roadway. The intersection of Coulter Street will remain open to traffic while the intersection of Queen Lane is closed for the reconstruction of the roadway. Germantown Avenue through traffic is detoured on Wayne Avenue by way of Seymour Street and Armat Street. The contractor will continue the reconstruction of the roadway with the installation of the trolley tracks. The contractor is scheduled to begin the concrete placements for the new trolley track structure in the intersection of Queen Lane this week. Additional crews will work to install sidewalks and ADA ramps at the corners of Penn Street and Queen Lane. The contractor is scheduled to work Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Extended morning hours are expected during concrete placements.

Coulter Street to Church Lane.

PECO utility crews will work to complete the adjustments to the existing manhole on the west side of Germantown Avenue; once this work is complete the contractor will work to install the remaining sidewalk adjacent to this area. This work will result in parking restrictions along the Avenue during working hours. The contractor is scheduled to work Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

High Street to Walnut Lane.

The contractor will continue to perform repairs along the west shoulder of the roadway while the previously completed intersection of Harvey Street remains in cure. This work will result in lane shifts and parking restrictions along both sides of Germantown Avenue. The intersection of West Harvey Street and Germantown Avenue is closed to Harvey Street traffic while Germantown Avenue remains open. Harvey Street traffic is detoured to Walnut Lane by way of Greene Street. The contractor is scheduled to work Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Ashmead Street to Queen Lane.

The parking restrictions will continue along the North side of Queen Lane to accommodate a temporary two-way traffic pattern from Germantown Avenue to Greene Street. The contractor will continue to perform repairs to the granite block paving on the west side of the Avenue from Queen Lane to Ashmead Street. This will result in parking restrictions along the avenue.

The contractor is scheduled to work Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Reconstruction of Germantown Avenue: October 5 – 9

Queen Lane to Coulter Street

Germantown Avenue is closed to vehicular traffic from just south of Queen Lane to just south of Coulter Street for the reconstruction of the roadway. The intersection of Coulter Street will remain open to traffic while the intersection of Queen Lane is closed for the reconstruction of the roadway. Germantown Avenue through traffic is detoured on Wayne Avenue by way of Seymour Street and Armat Street. The contractor will continue the reconstruction of the roadway with the placement of the asphalt road base followed by the installation of the new trolley tracks. Additional crews will work to install the concrete crosswalks at Penn Street and Queen Lane.

Coulter Street to Church Lane

PECO’s utility crews will work to complete the adjustments to the existing manholes on the west side of Germantown Avenue. Once this work is complete the contractor will work to install the remaining sidewalk adjacent to this area. This work will result in parking restrictions along the Avenue during working hours.

High Street/Harvey Street to Walnut Lane

The contractor will continue to perform repairs along the west shoulder of the roadway and in the intersection of West Harvey Street. This work will result in lane shifts and parking restrictions along both sides of Germantown Avenue. The intersection of West Harvey Street and Germantown Avenue is closed to Harvey Street Traffic while Germantown Avenue remains open. Harvey Street traffic is detoured to Walnut Lane by way of Greene Street.

Ashmead Street to Queen Lane

The parking restrictions will continue along the North side of Queen Lane to accommodate a temporary two way traffic pattern from Germantown Avenue to Greene Street. The contractor begin welding the trolley rails in the area just south of Queen Lane in preparation of the installation of the trolley tracks in the intersection of Queen Lane. This work will result in parking restrictions between Bringhurst Street and Queen Lane.

All work is scheduled for Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Reconstruction of Germantown Avenue: September 28 through Friday, October 2

Queen Lane to Coulter Street.

Germantown Avenue is closed to vehicular traffic between Queen Lane and Coulter Street for the reconstruction of the roadway. The intersection of Coulter Street will remain open to traffic while the intersection of Queen Lane closed on September 29 for the reconstruction of the roadway. Germantown Avenue through traffic is detoured on Wayne Avenue by way of Seymour Street and Armat Street. The contractor will begin the removal of the existing roadway in the intersection of Queen Lane and will install the remaining sewer pipe in the intersection. The reconstruction of the intersection is anticipated to be complete by the end of October. Additional crews will continue with the installation of the granite curb and the roadway asphalt base course between Queen Lane and Coulter Street. The contractor is scheduled to work Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Coulter Street to Church Lane.

Utility crews will work to complete the adjustments to the existing manholes on the west side of Germantown and the contractor will work to complete sidewalk adjacent to this area. Additional crews will work to complete the installation of the street trees and associated tree pit work. This work will result in parking restrictions along the Avenue during working hours. The contractor is scheduled to work Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

High Street to Walnut Lane.

The contractor will begin repairs along the west shoulder of the roadway. This work will result in lane shifts and parking restrictions along both sides of Germantown Avenue. The reconstruction of the granite block paving along the west shoulder will also be performed in the intersection of West Harvey Street. This work will result in a closure of the intersection of West Harvey Street and Germantown Avenue. Local traffic will be detoured to Walnut Lane by way of Greene Street. The contractor is scheduled to work Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Ashmead Street to Queen Lane.

The parking restrictions will continue along the North side of Queen Lane to accommodate a temporary two-way traffic pattern from Germantown Avenue to Greene Street. The contractor will work to complete the work at the intersection of Ashmead Street. The contractor will complete the installation of the ADA ramp and sidewalk on the south east corner of Ashmead Street. Additional crews will continue to perform repairs to the granite block paving along the east shoulder of the roadway. These repairs will also be performed in the intersection of Bringhurst Street. This work will result in a closure of this intersection, parking restrictions and lane shifts during working hours. The contractor is scheduled to work Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Reconstruction of Germantown Avenue: September 21-25

Coulter Street to Church Lane

Utility crews will work to complete the adjustments to the existing manhole on the west side of Germantown and the contractor will work to complete adjacent sidewalks. This work will result in parking restrictions along the Avenue during working hours.

High Street to Walnut Lane

The contractor has completed installation of the granite block paving along the east side of Germantown Avenue. The contractor will proceed to the west side of the Avenue to complete the repairs along the shoulder of the roadway. This work will result in lane shifts and parking restrictions along both sides of Germantown Avenue. The reconstruction of the granite block paving along the west shoulder will also be performed in the intersection of West Harvey Street. This work will result in a closure of the intersection of West Harvey Street and Germantown Avenue. Local traffic will be detoured to Walnut Lane by way of Greene Street.

Ashmead Street to Queen Lane

The parking restrictions will continue along the North side of Queen Lane to accommodate a temporary two-way traffic pattern from Germantown Avenue to Greene Street. The contractor and utility crews are scheduled to continue the work at the intersection of Ashmead Street. Utility crews will work to complete the adjustments to the existing manhole and the contractor will work to complete the installation of the ADA ramp on the southeast corner of Ashmead Street. Additional crews will continue to perform repairs to the granite block paving along the shoulder of the roadway. This work will result in parking restrictions and lane shifts.

Queen Lane to Coulter Street

Germantown Avenue is closed to vehicular traffic between Queen Lane and Coulter Street for the reconstruction of the roadway. The intersections of Coulter Street and Queen Lane are opened to traffic. The contractor will work to complete the installation the remaining inlets at Queen Lane, which will result in lane shifts on Queen Lane during working hours. PGW work crews will also continue with installation of the new gas main on the west side of Germantown Avenue within the road closure. The contractor is also scheduled to complete the remaining underground utilities within the road closure.

The contractor is scheduled to work Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at all locations.

Reconstruction of Germantown Avenue: September 14 – 18

Coulter Street to Church Lane

Utility crews will work to complete the adjustments to the existing manholes on the west side of Germantown Avenue and on the north east corner of Coulter Street and Germantown Avenue. The contractor will work to complete sidewalks and ADA ramps adjacent to these areas. This work will result in parking restrictions along the Avenue during working hours. The contractor is scheduled to work Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

High Street to Walnut Lane

The contractor will continue with the installation of the granite block paving along the east side of Germantown Avenue along with the ADA ramps on the west side of Germantown Avenue at the intersections of Walnut Lane and West Harvey Street. The work will result in lane shifts and parking restrictions along both sides of Germantown Avenue. The contractor is scheduled to work Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Ashmead Street to Queen Lane

The parking restrictions will continue along the north side of Queen Lane to accommodate a temporary two-way traffic pattern from Germantown Avenue to Greene Street. The contractor is scheduled to continue to work at the intersection of Ashmead Street to complete the ADA ramp on the southeast corner of Ashmead Street. The contractor is scheduled to work Tuesday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Queen Lane to Coulter Street

Germantown Avenue is closed to vehicular traffic between Queen Lane and Coulter Street for the reconstruction of the roadway. The intersections of Coulter Street and Queen Lane are opened to traffic. The contractor will work to install the remaining inlets at Queen Lane which will result in a lane shift on Queen Lane during working hours. Work crews will also continue with installation of the remaining underground utilities in the road closure. The contractor is scheduled to work between 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Reconstruction of Germantown Avenue for the week of September 7-11:

In observance of the Labor Day holiday, no work will be performed on Monday, September 7.

Coulter Street to Church Lane

The contractor will continue the reconstruction of the sidewalks and the ADA ramps between Church Lane and Coulter Street. This work will result in parking restrictions along the Avenue during working hours. Pedestrian access is being maintained through the work zone during the sidewalk construction. The contractor is scheduled to work Tuesday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

High Street to Walnut Lane

PECO crews will work along the east side of Germantown Avenue to complete the underground utility work. The contractor will continue with the installation of the granite block paving along the east side of Germantown Avenue along with the ADA ramps on the west side of Germantown Avenue at the intersections of Walnut Lane and West Harvey Street. The work will result in lane shifts and parking restrictions along both sides of Germantown Avenue. The contractor is scheduled to work Tuesday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Ashmead Street to Queen Lane

The parking restrictions will continue along the North side of Queen Lane to accommodate a temporary two way traffic pattern from Germantown Avenue to Greene Street.

The contractor is scheduled to continue to work at the intersection of Ashmead Street to complete the ADA ramp on the south east corner of Ashmead Street. The contractor is scheduled to work Tuesday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Queen Lane to Coulter Street

Germantown Avenue is closed to vehicular traffic between Queen Lane and Coulter Street for the reconstruction of the roadway. The intersections of Coulter Street and Queen Lane are opened to traffic. The contractor will work to install the remaining inlets at Queen Lane which will result in a lane shifts on Queen Lane during working hours. Work crews will also continue the removal of the existing roadway from Coulter Street to Queen Lane within the road closure. The contractor is scheduled to work between 7 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Reconstruction schedule for Germantown Avenue for the week of August 31 - September 4:

Coulter Street to Church Lane

Germantown Avenue will be reopened from just south of Coulter Street to Church Lane this week. East Coulter Street between Greene Street and Germantown Avenue will revert back to its one way pre-construction condition. The current detour remains in effect for Germantown Avenue, the detour begins at Seymour Street continues to Wayne Avenue and returns to Germantown Avenue by way of Maplewood Avenue/Armat Street. The SEPTA Route 23 bus detour information is posted at the relocated bus stops along Germantown Avenue.

The contractor will continue the reconstruction of the sidewalks and street lights between Church Lane and Coulter Street. This work will result in parking restrictions along the Avenue during working hours. Pedestrian access is being maintained through the work zone during the sidewalk construction. The contractor is scheduled to work Monday through Friday 7 am to 4:30 pm.

High Street to Walnut Lane

Germantown Avenue will be reopened northbound traffic between High Street and Walnut Lane. PECO crews will work along Germantown Avenue and the contractor will continue with the installation of the granite block paving along the east side of Germantown Avenue. The work will result in parking restrictions along both sides of Germantown Avenue. Crews will work from 7 am to 3:30 pm.

Ashmead Street to Queen Lane

The parking restrictions will continue along the North side of Queen Lane to accommodate a temporary two way traffic pattern from Germantown Avenue to Greene Street.

The contractor will work to complete the remaining sidewalks along the west side of Germantown Avenue. The contractor is scheduled to continue to work at the intersection of Ashmead Street to complete the sidewalk and ADA ramps. The contractor is scheduled to work Monday through Friday 7 am to 4:30 pm.

Queen Lane to Coulter Street

Germantown Avenue is scheduled to close September 1 between Queen Lane and Coulter Street for the reconstruction of the roadway. The intersections of Coulter Street and Queen Lane are opened to traffic. The contractor will work to install the remaining inlets at Queen Lane. The work will result in a lane shifts on Queen Lane during working hours. Work crews will also begin the removal of the existing roadway from just south of Coulter Street to Penn Street within the road closure. The contractor is scheduled to work between 7 am to 4:30 pm.

The schedule for the reconstruction of Germantown Avenue for the week of August 24- 28:

Coulter Street to Church Lane

Germantown Avenue is closed from just north of Coulter Street to just north of Church Lane. The intersection of Coulter Street and Germantown Avenue is opened to Coulter Street traffic. Vehicular traffic is able to access Church Lane from Market Square. Coulter Street has been temporarily changed to accommodate two-way local traffic between Greene Street and Germantown Avenue. The current detour remains in effect for Germantown Avenue.

The detour begins at Seymour Street continues to Wayne Avenue and returns to Germantown Avenue by way of Maplewood Avenue/Armat Street. The SEPTA Route 23 bus detour information is posted at the relocated bus stops along Germantown Avenue. The contractor will continue the reconstruction of the roadway between Church Lane and Coulter Street with the completion of the granite block paving. The intersection of Church Lane is reopened to traffic. The contractor will continue with the reconstruction of the sidewalks and street lighting on both sides of Germantown Avenue within this closed section of the Avenue. The contractor is scheduled to work Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

High Street to Walnut Lane

The intersection of East High Street and Germantown Avenue will be reopened this week. East High Street will revert back to one way traffic once the intersection is reopened. Northbound Germantown Avenue is closed from East High Street to just south of Walnut Lane for the total reconstruction of the northbound roadway. Germantown Avenue through traffic should follow the extended detour on Wayne Avenue returning to Germantown Avenue by way of Washington Lane. The intersection of Walnut Lane can be accessed from southbound Germantown Avenue. The northbound SEPTA Route 23 bus will be detoured along Greene Street and return to Germantown Avenue by way of Walnut Lane. The contractor will continue with the installation of the granite block paving along the east side of Germantown Avenue. Crews will work from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Ashmead Street to Queen Lane

The parking restrictions will continue along the North side of Queen Lane to accommodate a temporary two way traffic pattern from Germantown Avenue to Greene Street. The contractor will work to complete the remaining sidewalks along the west side of Germantown Avenue. The contractor is scheduled to continue to work at the intersection of Ashmead Street to complete the sidewalk and crosswalks. The contractor is scheduled to work Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Queen Lane to Coulter Street

Germantown Avenue is open to local traffic between Queen Lane and Coulter Street. The intersection of Coulter Street is opened to Coulter Street traffic. Southbound Germantown Avenue traffic can access Coulter Street by way of Greene Street. Parking restrictions will be present in this area during working hours. The contractor is scheduled to work

between 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Reconstruction of Germantown Avenue August 17 - 21:

Coulter Street to Church Lane.

Germantown Avenue is closed from just north of Coulter Street to just north of Church Lane. The intersection of Coulter Street and Germantown Avenue was reopened to Coulter Street traffic last week. Vehicular traffic is able to access Church Lane from Market Square. Coulter Street has been temporarily changed to accommodate two-way local traffic between Greene Street and Germantown Avenue.

The current detour remains in effect for Germantown Avenue. The detour begins at Seymour Street, continues to Wayne Avenue and returns to Germantown Avenue by way of Maplewood Avenue/Armat Street. The SEPTA Route 23 bus detour information is posted at the relocated bus stops along Germantown Avenue.

The contractor will continue the reconstruction of the roadway reconstruction between Church Lane and Coulter Street with the installation of the granite block paving. The contractor will continue the reconstruction of the shoulder of the roadway at Church Street, which will require a closure of the intersection of Church Street. The installation of the granite block paving will continue on the west side of Germantown Avenue. The contractor is scheduled to begin the reconstruction of the sidewalk on the east side of Germantown Avenue. The contractor is scheduled to work through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

High Street to Walnut Lane

The intersection of East High Street and Germantown Avenue will remain closed. East High Street has been temporarily changed to accommodate two-way local traffic between Baynton Street and Germantown Avenue. Northbound through traffic should follow the extended detour on Wayne Avenue returning to Germantown Avenue by way of Washington Lane. Northbound Germantown Avenue is closed from just south of East High Street to just south of Walnut Lane for the total reconstruction of the northbound roadway. The intersection of Walnut Lane can be accessed from southbound Germantown Avenue. The northbound SEPTA Route 23 bus will be detoured along Greene Street and return to Germantown Avenue by way of Walnut Lane.

The contractor will continue with the installation of the new trolley tracks. Work crews will continue with the roadway reconstruction by installing the concrete base for the granite block paving along the east side of Germantown Avenue. The contractor is also scheduled to remove the temporary concrete barrier along northbound Germantown Avenue while maintaining southbound traffic. Crews will work from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Ashmead Street to Queen Lane

The parking restrictions will continue along the North side of Queen Lane to accommodate a temporary two way traffic pattern from Germantown Avenue to Greene Street.

The contractor will work to remove the existing streetlights as the new circuit is energized. This work will result in parking restrictions and shifts during working hours. Work crews will also continue with the installation of the sidewalks. The contractor is scheduled to continue to work on the northeast corner of Ashmead Street to complete the sidewalk and crosswalks. The contractor is scheduled to work Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Queen Lane to Coulter Street. Germantown Avenue is open to local traffic between Queen Lane and Coulter Street. The intersection of Coulter Street will reopen to Coulter Street traffic this week. Parking restrictions will be present in this area during working hours. The contractor is scheduled to work between 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Reconstruction of Germantown Avenue for the week of August 10-14:

Nighttime closures of Germantown Avenue between High Street and Walnut Lane are scheduled for concrete placements.

The intersection of Coulter Street and Germantown Avenue will be reopened to Coulter Street traffic this week. The reconstruction of this section will continue through the intersection of Church Lane and Germantown Avenue.

Coulter Street to Church Lane

Germantown Avenue is closed from just south of Coulter Street to just north of Church Lane. The intersection of Coulter Street and Germantown Avenue will be reopened to Coulter Street traffic this week. Vehicular traffic will be able to access Church Lane from Market Square. Coulter Street has been temporarily changed to accommodate two-way local traffic between Greene Street and Germantown Avenue. The current detour remains in effect for Germantown Avenue; the detour begins at Seymour Street, continues to Wayne Avenue and returns to Germantown Avenue by way of Maplewood Avenue/Armat Street. The SEPTA Route 23 bus detour information is posted at the relocated bus stops along Germantown Avenue.

The contractor will continue the reconstruction of the roadway reconstruction between Church Lane and Coulter Street with the installation of the granite block paving. The contractor is also scheduled to perform sewer relining work which will be performed in the intersection of Coulter Street. The intersection of Coulter Street will be reopened to Coulter Street traffic once this work is completed. The contractor is scheduled to begin reconstruction of the shoulder of the roadway at Church Street, which will require a closure of the intersection of Church Street. The contractor is scheduled to work from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

High Street to Walnut Lane

Northbound Germantown Avenue will be closed from just south of East High Street to just south of Walnut Lane for the total reconstruction of the northbound roadway. The intersection of Walnut Lane can be accessed from southbound Germantown Avenue. The northbound SEPTA Route 23 bus will be detoured along Greene Street and return to Germantown Avenue by way of Walnut Lane.

The contractor will continue with the installation of the new trolley tracks. The contractor will place the concrete track structure this week, which will require the a nighttime closure of Germantown Avenue between High Street and Walnut Lane The closure is scheduled between 12 am and 6 am. Additional crews will work from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in preparation of the concrete placements.

Ashmead Street to Queen Lane

The parking restrictions will continue along the north side of Queen Lane to accommodate a temporary two-way traffic pattern from Germantown Avenue to Greene Street.

The contractor will work to remove the existing street lights as the new circuit is energized. This work will result in parking restrictions and shifts during working hours. The contractor will also continue with the installation of the sidewalks. The contractor is scheduled to continue to work on the north east corner of Ashmead Street to complete the sidewalk and crosswalks. This work will result in a temporary closure of the intersection of Ashmead and Germantown Avenue during working hours. The contractor is scheduled to work Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Queen Lane to Coulter Street

Germantown Avenue is open to local traffic between Queen Lane and Coulter Street. The intersection of Coulter Street will reopen to Coulter Street traffic this week. Parking restrictions will be present in this area during working hours. The contractor is scheduled to work between 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Reconstruction of Germantown Avenue for the week of Monday, August 3 - 7:

Coulter Street to Church Lane

Germantown Avenue is closed from just south of Coulter Street to just south of Church Lane. Vehicular traffic will be able to access Church Lane from Germantown Avenue. Coulter Street has been temporarily changed to accommodate two-way local traffic between Greene Street and Germantown Avenue. The current detour remains in effect for Germantown Avenue; the detour begins at Seymour Street continues to Wayne Avenue and returns to Germantown Avenue by way of Maplewood Avenue/Armat Street. The SEPTA Route 23 bus detour information is posted at the relocated bus stops along Germantown Avenue.

The contractor will continue the reconstruction of the roadway reconstruction between Church Lane and Coulter Street with the placement of the new concrete track structure and the installation of the granite block paving. The concrete placements will require a temporary closure of the Church Lane intersection while the work is being performed. The contractor is also scheduled to begin reconstruction of the sidewalk on the east side of Germantown Avenue. The contractor is scheduled to work from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. but will work extended early morning hours during

concrete placements.

High Street to Walnut Lane

The intersection of East High Street and Germantown Avenue will remain closed and East High Street has been temporarily changed to accommodate two-way local traffic between Baynton Street and Germantown Avenue. Northbound through traffic should follow the extended detour on Wayne Avenue returning to Germantown Avenue by way of Washington Lane. Northbound Germantown Avenue will be closed from just south of East High Street to just south of Walnut Lane for the total reconstruction of the northbound roadway. The intersection of Walnut Lane can be accessed from southbound Germantown Avenue. The northbound SEPTA Route 23 bus will be detoured along Greene Street and return to Germantown Avenue by way of Walnut Lane. The contractor will continue with the roadway reconstruction with the installation of the roadway base courses and the installation of the new trolley tracks. The work is scheduled between 7 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Ashmead Street to Queen Lane

The parking restrictions will continue along the North side of Queen Lane to accommodate a temporary two way traffic pattern from GermantownAvenue to Greene Street. The contractor will work to remove the existing street lights as the new circuit is energized. This work will result in parking restrictions and shifts during working hours. The contractor will also continue with the installation of the sidewalks. The contractor is scheduled to continue to work on the north east corner of Ashmead Street to repair an existing underground storm sewer lateral. This work will result in a temporary closure of the intersection of Ashmead and Germantown Avenue during working hours. The contractor is scheduled to work Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Queen Lane to Coulter Street

Germantown Avenue is open to local traffic between Queen Lane and Coulter Street. The intersection of Coulter Street is currently closed,but pedestrian access is available to pedestrian traffic to the local businesses and institutions. Utility relocations will continue along the east side of Germantown Avenue in preparation of the roadway reconstruction. The contractor is also scheduled to continue storm water inlets between Penn Street and Coulter Street. Parking restrictions and lane shifts will be present during working hours. The contractor is scheduled to work between 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Reconstruction of Germantown Avenue for the week of July 27 - 31:

Coulter Street to Church Lane

The current detour remains in effect for Germantown Avenue. The detour begins at Seymour Street, continues to Wayne Avenue, and returns to Germantown Avenue by way of Maplewood Avenue/Armat Street.

The contractor will continue the reconstruction of the roadway between Church Lane and Coulter Street with the placement of the new concrete track structure. The concrete placements will require a temporary closure of the Church Lane intersection while the work is being performed. The contractor is scheduled to work from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. but will work extended early morning hours during concrete placements.

High Street to Walnut Lane

The intersection of East High Street and Germantown Avenue is closed as of July 27. East High Street will be temporarily changed to accommodate two-way local traffic between Baynton Street and Germantown Avenue. Northbound traffic should follow the extended detour on Wayne Avenue returning to Germantown Avenue by way of Washington Lane. Northbound Germantown Avenue will be closed from just south of East High Street to just south of Walnut Lane for the total reconstruction of the northbound roadway. The intersection of Walnut Lane can be accessed from southbound Germantown Avenue. The northbound SEPTA Route 23 bus will be detoured along Greene Street and return to Germantown Avenue by way of Walnut Lane.

The contractor will install concrete barriers through the intersection of East High Street in preparation for the roadway reconstruction. They will also continue with the installation of the new granite curbs at High Street and begin the reconstruction of the intersection of High Street with the removal of the existing roadway. The work is scheduled between 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Ashmead Street to Queen Lane

The parking restrictions will continue along the north side of Queen Lane to accommodate a temporary two-way traffic pattern from Germantown Avenue to Greene Street. The contractor will continue with the installation of the sidewalks on the west side of Germantown Avenue from Bringhurst Street to Queen Lane. The contractor will also work to energize the new lighting in this area. This work will result in parking restrictions and shifts during working hours. The contractor is scheduled to work Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Queen Lane to Coulter Street

Germantown Avenue is open to local traffic between Queen Lane and Coulter Street. The intersection of Coulter Street is currently closed, but access is available for pedestrian traffic to local businesses and institutions. Utility relocations will continue along the east side of Germantown Avenue. The contractor is also scheduled to continue storm water inlets between Penn Street and Coulter Street. Parking restrictions and lane shifts will be present during working hours, 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

After a brief hiatus, the Germantown Avenue Construction Committee will reconvene its bi-monthly meetings effective Friday, July 31, 9:15 a.m., at State Rep. John Myers’ office, 5847 Germantown Avenue. For information call 215-849-6896.

Reconstruction of Germantown Avenue for the week of July 20 - 24:

Coulter Street to Church Lane

The current detour remains in effect for Germantown Avenue. The detour begins at Seymour Street continues to Wayne Avenue and returns to Germantown Avenue by way of Maplewood Avenue/Armat Street. The SEPTA Route 23 bus detour information is posted at the relocated bus stops along Germantown Avenue.

The contractor will continue the reconstruction of the roadway between Church Lane and Coulter Street with the installation of trolley tracks and the completion of the new granite curbs. The contractor will also work on the concrete crosswalks and concrete base course in the intersection of Coulter Street. The welding of the new trolley tracks will also require the temporary closure the intersection of Church Lane on Monday, July 20, and Tuesday, July 21. The contractor is scheduled to work from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

High Street to Walnut Lane

Northbound Germantown Avenue is closed from just north of High Street to just south of Walnut Lane for the total reconstruction of the northbound roadway. The intersections of High Street and Walnut Lane can be accessed from Germantown Avenue. Northbound through traffic should follow the extended detour on Wayne Avenue, returning to Germantown Avenue by way of Walnut Lane. The northbound SEPTA Route 23 bus will be detoured along Greene Street and return to Germantown Avenue by way of Walnut Lane. The contractor has completed the installation of the new granite curbs and will continue the installation of the sidewalk on the east side of Germantown Avenue. The work is scheduled between 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Ashmead Street to Queen Lane

Parking restrictions will continue along the North side of Queen Lane to accommodate a temporary two-way traffic pattern from Germantown Avenue to Greene Street. The contractor will continue with the installation of the sidewalks on the west side of Germantown Avenue from Bringhurst Street to Queen Lane. This work will result in parking restrictions and shifts during working hours. The contractor is scheduled to work Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Queen Lane to Coulter Street

Germantown Avenue is open to local traffic between Queen Lane and Coulter Street. The intersection of Coulter Street is currently closed, but pedestrian access is available to pedestrian traffic to the local businesses and institutions. Utility relocations will continue along the east side of Germantown Avenue in preparation of the roadway reconstruction. The contractor is also scheduled to install storm water inlets between Penn Street and Coulter Street. Parking restrictions and lane shifts will be present during working hours. The contractor is scheduled to work between 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Reconstruction of Germantown Avenue for the week of July 6-10 is as follows:

Ashmead Street to Queen Lane

The parking restrictions will continue along the north side of Queen Lane to accommodate a temporary two-way traffic pattern from Germantown Avenue to Greene Street.

The contractor will continue to install the new street lights, trolley poles and sidewalks from Bringhurst Street to Queen Lane. This work will result in parking restrictions and shifts during working hours. The contractor is scheduled to work Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Queen Lane to Coulter Street

The contractor will continue with the installation of the sewer laterals on the east side of Germantown Avenue from Queen Lane to Penn Street. Parking restrictions and lane shifts will be present during working hours. The contractor is scheduled to work between 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Coulter Street to Church Lane

Germantown Avenue remains closed from just north of Coulter Street to just south of Church Lane. Vehicular traffic will be able to access both Coulter Street and Church Lane from Germantown Avenue. Coulter Street has been temporarily changed to accommodate two-way traffic. The current detour remains in effect for Germantown Avenue. The detour begins at Seymour Street continues to Wayne Avenue and returns to Germantown Avenue by way of Maplewood Avenue/Armat Street. The SEPTA Route 23 bus detour also uses Seymour Street and turns onto Greene Street and returns to Germantown Avenue by way of Maplewood Avenue/Armat Street. Additional information is posted at the relocated bus stops along Germantown Avenue.

The contractor continues roadway reconstruction with the installation of the new granite curbs and roadway base courses. The contractor is scheduled to work from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

High Street to Walnut Lane

The contractor has reopened the southbound lanes of traffic on Germantown Avenue and implemented a northbound road closure. A temporary concrete barrier is be installed on Germantown Avenue from High Street to Walnut Lane for the total reconstruction of the northbound roadway.

Northbound through traffic should follow the extended detour on Wayne Avenue returning to Germantown Avenue by way of Walnut Lane. The northbound SEPTA Route 23 bus will be detoured along Greene Street and return to Germantown Avenue by way of Walnut Lane. The contractor will continue the installation of the new inlets and begin the removal of the existing roadway behind the temporary concrete barrier. The work is scheduled between 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The schedule for the reconstruction of Germantown Avenue for the week of June 29-July 2:

In observance of Independence Day, work crews will not work on July 3.

Germantown Avenue will be closed to northbound traffic from just north of East High Street to just south of Walnut Lane.

Ashmead Street to Queen Lane

The parking restrictions will continue along the North side of Queen Lane to accommodate a temporary two way traffic pattern from Germantown Avenue to Greene Street. The contractor will continue to install the new street lights, trolley poles and sidewalks from Ashmead Street to Bringhurst Street. This work will result in parking restrictions and shifts during working hours. The contractor is scheduled to work Monday through Friday 7 am to 4:30 pm.

Queen Lane to Coulter Street

Coulter Street to Church Lane

Germantown Avenue remains from just north of Coulter Street to just south of Church Lane. Vehicular traffic will be able to access both Coulter Street and Church Lane. Coulter Street has been temporarily changed to accommodate two-way traffic. The current detour remains in effect for Germantown Avenue. The detour begins at Seymour Street continues to Wayne Avenue and returns to Germantown Avenue by way of Maplewood Avenue/Armat Street. The SEPTA Route 23 bus detour also uses Seymour Street and turns onto Greene Street and returns to Germantown Avenue by way of Maplewood Avenue/Armat Street. Additional information is posted at the relocated bus stops along Germantown Avenue. The contractor continues roadway reconstruction with the installation of the new drainage and roadway base courses. The contractor is scheduled to work from 7 am to 4:30 pm.

High Street to Walnut Lane

The contractor has completed the installation of the of granite block pavers along the west side of Germantown Avenue. The parking restrictions and lane shift will remain in effect as the granite block continues to cure on the west shoulder of the roadway. The contractor is scheduled to reopen the southbound lanes of traffic and implement a northbound road closure on June 30. Temporary concrete barriers will be installed on Germantown Avenue from High Street to Walnut Lane for the total reconstruction of the northbound roadway. Northbound through traffic should follow the extended detour on Wayne Avenue returning to Germantown Avenue by way of Walnut Lane. The northbound SEPTA Route 23 bus will be detoured along Greene Street and return to Germantown Avenue by way of Walnut Lane. The work is scheduled between 7 am to 4:30 pm.

Avenue Reconstruction Schedule: June 22-29:

Germantown Avenue has reopened to vehicular traffic from just north of Ashmead Street to Queen Lane.

Construction will progress north on the Avenue. Germantown Avenue will be closed from just north of Coulter Street to Church Lane.

Ashmead Street to Queen Lane

Germantown Avenuehas reopened to vehicular traffic from just north of Ashmead Street to Queen Lane. The parking restrictions will continue along the North side of Queen Lane to accommodate a temporary two way traffic pattern from Germantown Avenue to Greene Street.

The contractor has completed the roadway reconstruction in this area and will continue to install the new sidewalks and street lighting while the roadway is open to vehicular traffic. The contractor is scheduled to begin the street lighting installations along the west side of Germantown Avenue and continue with the sidewalk installations. Parking restrictions and lane shifts will be present during these operations. The contractor is scheduled to work Monday through Friday 7 am to 4:30pm.

Queen Lane to Coulter Street

The contractor has completed installation of the inlets at Penn Street. The work activities and parking restrictions will be limited during working hours. The contractor is scheduled to work between 7 am to 4:30 pm.

Coulter Street to Church Lane

Germantown Avenue will be closed from just north of Coulter Street to just south of Church Lane. Vehicular traffic will be able to access both Coulter Street and Church Lane. Coulter Street will be temporarily changed to accommodate two-way traffic. The current detour will remain in effect for the next closure of Germantown Avenue from Coulter Street to Church Lane, the detour begins at Seymour Street continues to Wayne Avenue and returns to Germantown Avenue by way of Maplewood Avenue/Armat Street. The SEPTA Route 23 bus detour also uses Seymour Street and turns onto Greene Street and returns to Germantown Avenue by way of Maplewood Avenue/Armat Street. Additional information is posted at the relocated bus stops along Germantown Avenue. The contractor will begin the roadway reconstruction with the removal of the existing trolley tracks. The contractor is scheduled to work from 7am to 4:30 pm.

High Street to Walnut Lane

The contractor has begun the installation of the of granite block pavers has begun along the west side of Germantown Avenue Pedestrian access is being maintained along the east side of Germantown Avenue while the contractor completes the installation of the granite block along the west side of Germantown Avenue. This work has resulted in lane shifts and parking restrictions on the east side of Germantown Avenue. The work is scheduled between 7 am to 5 pm. Once the work on the west side of Germantown Avenue is completed, the roadway reconstruction will progress to the east side of the Avenue. A northbound road closure of Germantown Avenue will be installed along with the associated detour. The anticipated northbound road closure is scheduled for June 30, 2009

Avenue Reconstruction Schedule: June 15-22:

Ashmead Street to Queen Lane

Germantown Avenue remains closed to vehicular traffic from just north of Ashmead Street to just south of Queen Lane. The current detour begins at Seymour Street, continues to Wayne Avenue, and returns to Germantown Avenue by way of Maplewood Avenue/Armat Street. The SEPTA Route 23 bus detour also uses Seymour Street and turns onto Greene Street and returns to Germantown Avenue by way of Maplewood Avenue/Armat Street. Additional information is posted at the relocated bus stops along Germantown Avenue.

Parking has also been restricted along the North side of Queen Lane to accommodate a temporary two way traffic pattern from Germantown Avenue to Greene Street. The contractor has completed the installation of the new trolley tracks and concrete placements for the track structure from Ashmead Street to Queen Lane. The contractor is also scheduled to complete the installation of the granite block paving within the road closure. The contractor will continue to prepare this section of the roadway to be reopened to vehicular traffic on June 22.

The intersection of Bringhurst Street and Germantown Avenue will be repaved this week. The

contractor is scheduled to work Monday through Friday 7 am to 4:30pm.

Queen Lane to Coulter Street

T he contractor will continue with the installation of the inlets on the east side of Penn Street. The work is scheduled between 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Coulter Street to Church Lane

The contractor has completed the installation along the east and west side of Germantown Avenue. The contractor is scheduled to continue the inlets on the east side of Germantown Avenue at the intersection of Coulter Street. This work will result in lane shifts through the intersection between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. This work may result in lane shifts and parking restrictions during working hours. The work is scheduled between 7 a.m. to 3:30 pm. The contractor is scheduled to begin the road closure from the north side of Coulter Street to Church Street on June 22.

High Street to Walnut Lane

The contractor has completed the installation of the new brick footway on the west side of Germantown Avenue. Pedestrian access is being maintained along the east side of Germantown Avenue while the contractor completes the cleanup work. The contractor has also begun the granite block paving restoration along the west shoulder of Germantown Avenue. This will result in lane shifts and parking restrictions on the east side of Germantown Avenue. The work is scheduled between 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Avenue Reconstruction Schedule: June 8 -12:

Ashmead Street to Queen Lane

Germantown Avenue remains closed to vehicular traffic from just north of Ashmead Street to just south of Queen Lane. The current detour begins at Seymour Street continues to Wayne Avenue and returns to Germantown Avenue by way of Maplewood Avenue/Armat Street. The SEPTA Route 23 bus detour also uses Seymour Street and turns onto Greene Street and returns to Germantown Avenue by way of Maplewood Avenue/Armat Street. Additional information is posted at the relocated bus stops along Germantown Avenue.

The intersection of Germantown Avenue and Bringhurst Street is closed and access to Bringhurst Street is by way of Wakefield for local traffic only. Bringhurst Street has parking restrictions on the south side of the block to accommodate temporary two way traffic on this block. Parking has also been restricted along the North side of Queen Lane to accommodate a temporary two way traffic pattern from Germantown Avenue to Greene Street.

The contractor will continue the installation of the new trolley tracks and will continue with concrete placements for the track structure from Bringhurst Street to Queen Lane. The contractor has begun the installation of the granite block paving within the road closure. Concrete placements are scheduled for Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The contractor will work extended early morning hours during the concrete placements.

Queen Lane to Coulter Street

The contractor has completed the installation of the sewer laterals along the west side of Germantown Avenue and inlets at Penn Street. The work is scheduled between 7 a.m. to 4 pm.

Coulter Street to Church Lane

The contractor has completed installation of water main in the intersection of Coulter Street. The contractor is scheduled to work on the inlets on the west side of Germantown Avenue at the intersection of Coulter Street. This work will result in lane shifts through the intersection between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Work will also continue on the sewer laterals along the west side of Germantown Avenue. This work may result in lane shifts and parking restrictions during working hours. The work is scheduled between 7 a.m. to 4 pm.

High Street to Walnut Lane

the contractor will complete the installation of the new brick footway on the west side of Germantown Avenue. Pedestrian access will be maintained along the east side of Germantown Avenue and a temporary walking surface will be present along the west side of Germantown Avenue during non-working hours. The contractor will begin the granite block paving restoration along the west shoulder of Germantown Avenue. This will result in lane shifts and parking restrictions on the east side of Germantown Avenue. The work is scheduled between 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Avenue Reconstruction Schedule: June 1 - 5

Ashmead Street to Queen Lane

Additional information is posted at the relocated bus stops along Germantown Avenue.

Parking has also been restricted along the North side of Queen Lane to accommodate a temporary two-way traffic pattern from Germantown Avenue to Greene Street.

The contractor will continue the reconstruction of the roadway from Bringhurst Street to Queen Lane. The contractor has completed the installation of the new trolley tracks and will continue with concrete placements for the track structure. The work will run through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4:30 pm. The contractor will work extended early morning hours during the concrete placements.

Queen Lane to Coulter Street

The contractor will complete the installation of the sewer laterals along the west side of Germantown Avenue and also work on the inlets at Penn Street. This work will result in temporary lane shifts during the installation of the sewer laterals. A temporary closure of the intersection West Penn Street and Germantown Avenue will be will be instituted for the installation of the inlets. The work is scheduled between 7 a.m. to 4 pm.

Coulter Street to Church Lane

The contractor has completed installation of the water main that extends into east Coulter and will work to complete the remaining water main work on the south east corner of Coulter Street. This work will result in a temporary closure of Coulter Street between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. The contractor is also scheduled to complete the installation of the inlet on the North East corner of Coulter Street. The contractor will begin preparation for granite curb along the east side of Germantown Avenue.

This work may result in lane shifts and parking restrictions during working hours. The work is scheduled between 7 a.m. to 4 pm.

High Street to Walnut Lane

The contractor will complete the installation of the new brick footway on the west side of Germantown Avenue. Pedestrian access is being maintained along the east side of Germantown Avenue during working hours and temporary walking surfaces will be present along the west side of Germantown Avenue during non-working hours. Parking will be restricted on the east side of Germantown Avenue while the work is being completed on the west side of Germantown Avenue. The contractor is also scheduled to begin to reconstruct the granite block shoulder on the west side of Germantown Avenue. The work is scheduled between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Avenue Reconstruction Schedule: May 25-29

The work schedule for the reconstruction of Germantown Avenue for the week of Monday, May 25 through Friday, May 29, is as follows:

Ashmead Street to Queen Lane:

Germantown Avenue remains closed to vehicular traffic from just north of Ashmead Street to just south of Queen Lane. The current detour begins at Seymour Street, continues to Wayne Avenue and returns to Germantown Avenue by way of Maplewood Avenue/Armat Street. The SEPTA Route 23 bus detour also uses Seymour Street and turns onto Greene Street and returns to Germantown Avenue by way of Maplewood Avenue/Armat Street.

The contractor will continue the reconstruction of the roadway from Bringhurst Street to Queen Lane. The contractor will complete the installation of the new trolley tracks and continue with concrete placements for the track structure. The work is scheduled Tuesday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The contractor will work extended early morning hours during the concrete placements.

Queen Lane to Coulter Street:

The contractor will complete the installation of the sewer laterals along the west side of Germantown Avenue and work on the inlets on the east side of Germantown Avenue at Penn Street. This work will result in temporary lane shifts. A temporary closure of the intersection West Penn Street and Germantown Avenue will be instituted for the installation of the inlets. The work is scheduled between 7 a.m. to 4 pm.

Coulter Street to Church Lane:

The contractor is scheduled to complete the installation of the water main that is located in the intersection of Coulter Street and Germantown Avenue and extends into east Coulter Street. This work will result in a temporary closure of Coulter Street between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. The contractor is also scheduled to begin preparation for granite curb along the east side of Germantown Avenue. This work may result in lane shifts and parking restrictions during working hours. The work is scheduled between 7 a.m. to 4 pm.

High Street to Walnut Lane:

The contractor will begin the installation of the new brick footway on the west side of Germantown Avenue. Pedestrian access is being maintained along the east side of Germantown Avenue during working hours. Temporary walking surfaces will be present along the west side of Germantown Avenue during non-working hours. Parking will be restricted on the east side of Germantown Avenue while the work is being completed on the west side. The work is scheduled between 7 a.m to 4 p.m.

Avenue Reconstruction Schedule: May 18-22

The schedule for the reconstruction of Germantown Avenue for the week of Monday, May 18 through Friday, May 22 is as follows:

Ashmead Street to Queen Lane

Parking has also been restricted along the North side of Queen Lane to accommodate a temporary two way traffic pattern from Germantown Avenue to Greene Street.

The contractor will continue the reconstruction of the roadway from Bringhurst Street to Queen Lane. The contractor will complete the welding and installation of the new trolley tracks. The contractor is scheduled to begin the placement of the concrete roadway immediately following the installation of the trolley tracks. The work is scheduled Monday through Friday 7 am to 4:30pm.

Queen Lane to Coulter Street

The contractor has completed the sewer inlets on the east side of Germantown Avenue at Penn Street. The contractor will continue with the installation of the sewer laterals along the west side of Germantown Avenue. This work will result in temporary lane shifts during the installation of the sewer laterals. The work is scheduled between 7 a.m. to 4 pm.

Coulter Street to Church Lane - the contractor will complete the installation of water main tie-in in Coulter Street along with the sewer laterals on the east side of Germantown Avenue. The contractor will begin preparation for the new sidewalks and granite curb along the east side of Germantown Avenue. This work may result in lane shifts and parking restrictions during working hours. The work is scheduled between 7 a.m. to 4 pm.

High Street to Walnut Lane

The contractor has completed the installation of the concrete sidewalk and concrete base course in preparation of the brick paver replacement. The contractor will begin the installation of the new brick footway on the west side of Germantown Avenue. The contractor has also completed the installation of the trolley poles and street lights along the west side of Germantown Avenue. Pedestrian access is being maintained along the east side of Germantown Avenue during working hours and temporary walking surfaces will be present along the west side of Germantown Avenue during non-working hours. Parking will be restricted on the east side of Germantown Avenue while the work is being completed on the west side of Germantown Avenue. The work is scheduled between 7 am to 4 pm.

Schedule for the Avenue: May 11 – 15

The schedule for the rebuilding of Germantown Avenue for the week of Monday, May 11 through Friday, May 15 was as follows:

Ashmead Street to Queen Lane

The contractor will continue the reconstruction of the roadway from Bringhurst Street to Queen Lane. The contractor will complete the installation of the granite curbs, stone and asphalt drainage courses in the roadway. The work is scheduled Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Queen Lane to Coulter Street

The contractor has completed the water main tie-in in Penn Street at Germantown Avenue. The contractor is scheduled to install storm sewer inlets and laterals at Penn Street. This work will result in temporary lane shifts during the installation of the inlets. The work is scheduled for 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Coulter Street to Church Lane

The contractor has completed the installation of water main tie-in in Church Lane. They will continue with the installation of sewer laterals on the east side of Germantown Avenue. The contractor will also work to

complete the installation of the water main tie-ins in the intersection of Coulter Street. This work may result in lane shifts during working hours. The work is scheduled for 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

High Street to Walnut Lane

The contractor has completed the removal of the existing brick sidewalkand will continue to prepare the area for brick replacement. The contractor will also begin to place the new concrete sidewalk adjacent to the brick footway on the west side of Germantown Avenue. The contractor will complete the installation of the trolley poles along the west side of Germantown Avenue. Pedestrian access is being maintained along the east side of Germantown Avenue during working hours and temporary walking surfaces will be present along the west side of Germantown Avenue during non-working hours. Parking will be restricted on the east side of Germantown Avenue while the work is being completed on the west side of Germantown Avenue. The work is scheduled between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Schedule for the Avenue: May 4-8

The work schedule for the reconstruction of Germantown Avenue from Monday, May 4 through Friday, May 8, is as follows:

Ashmead Street to Queen Lane

Germantown Avenue.

The contractor will continue the reconstruction of the roadway from Bringhurst Street to Queen Lane. They have completed the removal of existing roadway and begun the installation of the new granite curbs.

The contractor will begin the installation of the stone and asphalt drainage courses in the roadway. The work is scheduled Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Queen Lane to Coulter Street.

The contractor is scheduled to install the water main tie-in in Penn Street at Germantown Avenue. A temporary closure of this intersection will be required to complete this work. The closure of the intersection will occur between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Additional signage will be installed to direct traffic around the work zone. This work may also impact parking on the west side of Germantown Avenue at Penn Street. The work is scheduled between 7 a.m. to 4 pm. and should be completed within two days of the temporary closure.

Coulter Street to Church Lane.

The contractor is scheduled to complete the installation of the water services along Germantown Avenue from Coulter Street to Church Lane. They will also install the water main tie-in in Church Lane. A temporary closure of the intersection of Church Lane and Germantown Avenue will be required to complete this work. Vehicular traffic will access Church Lane by way of Schoolhouse Lane. The work is scheduled between 7 a.m. to 4 pm. and should be completed within a day of the temporary closure. This closure will occur between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.

High Street to Walnut Lane

The contractor has completed the installation of the street light foundations on the west side of Germantown Avenue. They will continue to prepare sidewalk area for brick sidewalk replacement. The contractor will also be installing trolley poles along the west side of Germantown Avenue. Pedestrian access is being maintained along the east and west side of Germantown Avenue. Parking will be restricted on the east side of Germantown Avenue while the work is being completed on the west side of Germantown Avenue. The work is scheduled between 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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