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Schuylkill River Crossing Complex

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Schuylkill River Crossing Complex
New Betzwood Bridge
US 422 Bridge
Coordinates40°06′27″N 75°25′12″W / 40.10750°N 75.42000°W / 40.10750; -75.42000 (New Betzwood Bridge)
Carries US 422
CrossesSchuylkill River
LocaleBetzwood and Port Kennedy, Pennsylvania
Characteristics
MaterialConcrete
History
Construction startSummer 2016
Construction endMay 2020
Opened1960s
Location
Map

Schuylkill River Crossing Complex is a bridge that carries US 422 across the Schuylkill River, it also serves to connect Pennsylvania Route 23 and Pennsylvania Route 363, which was the source of much congestion the area.[1]. The $97 million project started in the summer of 2016 and is expected to complete by May 2020.[2] The new bridge replaced a 1960s era bridge that connects Betzwood with Valley Forge.[3][4]

References

  1. ^ "U.S. 422 BRIDGE OVER SCHUYLKILL RIVER & IMPROVEMENTS BETWEEN PA 363 AND PA 23 INTERCHANGES West Norriton Township – Upper Merion Township Montgomery County" (PDF). March 20, 2020.
  2. ^ "U.S. 422 IN VALLEY FORGE". March 20, 2020.
  3. ^ "US 422 River Crossing Complex". March 20, 2020.
  4. ^ "$97 Million Project Will Build Bridges Over 422, Alleviate Traffic". January 27, 2016.

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