112280 | Districtwide Barrier Repair (Philadelphia City, Lower Merion Township & Coatesville City)

This project involves the repair and replacement of damaged and deteriorated roadway barriers in District 6-0. The majority of work will be done on approximately 2,500 linear feet of barriers on State Route (SR) 76 (the Schuylkill Expressway) in Philadelphia and Montgomery Counties and approximately 5,800 linear feet of metal and concrete barriers on SR 82 (Manor Road) in Chester County.
The continued deterioration of barriers along SR 76 and SR 82 has led to conditions which urgently require the extensive replacement of whole sections of barrier. For segments where barrier repairs are needed, SR 76 carries over 200,000 vehicles per day and SR 82 carries over 15,000 vehicles per day. The median barrier within the project limits along SR 76 was initially built in 1967 and was rehabbed in 1986. Over the years, it has deteriorated due to age and vehicular impacts. Temporary repairs have been completed using W-beam rail; however, full replacement is needed to maintain the safety of the barrier. The attached photos below show some of the deteriorated sections. The median barrier on SR 82 consists of steel tubular rail. Due to its age and vehicular impacts, the barrier has deteriorated to a point where it needs to be addressed. Unfortunately, repair materials for this type of rail are no longer available and therefore replacement is required.

No milestones are available for this project.