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Traffic Signal Outage in Ridley Township - June 3rd
Heads up if you travel through Ridley Township tomorrow. The traffic light at South Ave and Franklin Ave will be out on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Flaggers will be on site to direct traffic. Plan a few extra minutes and stay alert through the intersection. Thank you!
Jun 2
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Winter Weather Parking Reminder
Residents are reminded that with winter weather expected, please remove vehicles from the street and park in driveways whenever possible. This will help ensure safer and more efficient snow removal and improved road conditions for everyone. Thank you for your cooperation and please stay safe.
Feb 22
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Winter Weather Parking Reminder πβοΈ
Residents are reminded that with winter weather expected this weekend, please remove vehicles from the street and park in driveways whenever possible. This will help ensure safer and more efficient snow removal and improved road conditions for everyone. Thank you for your cooperation, and please stay safe.
Jan 23
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π¦ Traffic Signal Update: MacDade Boulevard & Morton Avenue
Beginning Thursday, October 30th, new traffic signal timing will go into effect at MacDade Boulevard & Morton Avenue: β
Pedestrian Lead Time: Signals will now include a 5-second lead time for pedestrians to begin crossing before the light turns green for vehicles. This helps ensure pedestrians are more visible before traffic starts moving. β
Updated Signal Sequence: Through traffic will now proceed before left-turn signals in the new sequence. Please use extra caution as ever
Oct 29, 2025
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π§Β Traffic Alert: Water Main Replacement on Kedron Ave π§
Beginning Monday, October 27th, Aqua PA will begin a water main replacement project at Kedron Avenue & Academy/4th Avenues. During this project, road closures and detours will be in effect. πΉ What You Need to Know: - Expect road closures & detours β please plan accordingly & PLEASE FOLLOW THE POSTED DETOURS - Work is part of essential upgrades to improve water service - Businesses in the area remain open β access may be limited, but theyβre still here to serve you We know th
Oct 21, 2025
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π§ NOTICE: 7th Avenue Construction β Week of June 16th
Please be advised that Aqua Pennsylvania will begin a construction project on 7th Avenue in Ridley Township starting Monday, June 16, 2025. π Initial work will begin at the intersection of 7th Avenue & Fairview Road (SR 2035) with flaggers on-site. π
Paving and laydown work will progress toward Colwell Road later in the week, between June 19β20. Delmont will serve as the contractor for this project. Equipment staging is scheduled to begin in advance, using the same laydown
Jun 13, 2025
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Ridley Avenue Intersection Closed for Reconstruction Starting May 5th
π§ Important Roadway Update for Ridley Township Residents π§ Starting Monday, May 5th, the Ridley Avenue and Ward Avenue intersection in Ridley Park Borough will be closed 24/7 for roadway reconstruction. The closure is expected to last through Thursday, October 30th. πΉ Detours will be posted β please follow all signage. πΉ Local access will be maintained for residents and businesses. πΉ Work is part of PennDOTβs Sellers Avenue Bridge reconstruction project. Thank you for yo
Apr 25, 2025
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UPDATE: Aqua Roadwork for Week of April 28th
π§ Important Notice for Ridley Township Residents π§ Please be advised that Aqua will be conducting scheduled infrastructure work in the Township from Monday, April 28th, through Friday, May 2nd. π Updated Work Location: Fulmer Circle between 7th Avenue and the end of the cul-de-sac π§ Note: While this is an Aqua project, Delmont Utilities vehicles may also be present and assisting in the area. We appreciate your patience and cooperation during this important work. Please us
Apr 25, 2025
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Road Work Update: Week of April 21st
π§ Important Notice for Ridley Township Residents: Please be advised that Aqua will be conducting scheduled infrastructure work in the Township for the week of April 21st. π Updated Work Location: Harding Avenue, between Manor Circle and Arlington Avenue. π§ While this is an Aqua project, residents may see Delmont Utilities vehicles assisting in the area. We appreciate your patience and cooperation during this important work. Please use caution when traveling through these a
Apr 21, 2025
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Aqua Road Work Update for Week of Monday, April 14th
π§ Important Notice for Ridley Township Residents: Please be advised that Aqua will be conducting scheduled infrastructure work in the Township from Monday, April 14th through Thursday, April 17th. π Updated Work Location: Harding Avenue, between Manor Circle and Arlington Avenue. Please note: There will be no work on Friday, April 18th due to the holiday. π§ While this is an Aqua project, residents may see Delmont Utilities vehicles assisting in the area. We appreciate your
Apr 14, 2025
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CSX Track Work β Temporary Detours Ahead
π§ Heads Up, Ridley Township! CSX Railroad will be conducting track maintenance that will temporarily close several roads across the area. Plan ahead and expect detours during the following dates: π April 16 β April 18: Morton Ave/Swarthmore Ave (between MacDade Blvd & Chester Pike) Detour: MacDade Blvd β Holmes Rd/Amosland Rd β Chester Pike π April 21 β April 23: Fairview Road (between Chester Pike & MacDade Blvd) Detour: MacDade Blvd β Bullens Lane β Chester Pike π May 1
Apr 11, 2025
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Road Work Update: Week of April 7th
π§ Important Notice for Ridley Township Residents: Please be advised that Aqua will be performing scheduled infrastructure work in the Township during the week of April 7th through April 11th. π Updated Work Locations: β’ Monday, April 7th: Rolling Creek Road between Girard Avenue and the end of the cul-de-sacs β’ Tuesday, April 8th-Friday, April 11th: Harding Avenue between Manor Circle and Arlington Avenue π§ Please Note: While this is an Aqua project, residents may see Delm
Apr 7, 2025
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π§ Important Road Work Alert π§
π§ Important Notice for Ridley Township Residents π§ Please be advised that Aqua will be performing scheduled infrastructure work in the Township from March 24th through March 28th. π Work Locations: β’ Harding Avenue β between Manor Circle and Arlington Avenue β’ Rolling Creek Road β from Girard Avenue to the end of the cul-de-sac π§ Please Note: While this is an Aqua project, residents may see Delmont Utilities vehicles in the area assisting with the work. We appreciate your
Mar 21, 2025
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π§ Upcoming Road Closure & Detour Notice β Providence Rd π§
Attention Ridley Township residents: SEPTA will renew the Providence Road grade crossing to improve road conditions and make the ride smoother. π
Full Road Closure: Friday, April 4, 2025, at 9:00 AM through Monday, April 7, 2025, at 6:00 PM π¦ Detour Routes: β‘οΈ Eastbound traffic will be detoured via Baltimore Pike β Bishop Avenue β Providence Road β¬
οΈ Westbound traffic will be detoured via Bishop Avenue β Baltimore Pike β Providence Road π Local business and private property
Mar 19, 2025
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MacDade Boulevard Road Diet Project CANCELLED!
The Township received word this morning that PennDOT has acknowledged the Ridley Township Board of Commissioners' request to cancel their proposed MacDade Boulevard Road Diet project and has, therefore, canceled the public meeting scheduled for Tuesday, August 27th, at 6:00 p.m. at the Ridley Township Municipal Building. Thank you to all our residents who responded to our request for input. Working together, we were able to convince PennDOT that this project was not in the be
Aug 6, 2024
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PennDOT to Host Informational Session on Proposed Roadwork on 8/27
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) will host an in-person informational session to gather resident feedback on their proposed plans to reduce MacDade Boulevard from Fairview Road to South Avenue from two lanes to one lane in each direction, with a center turn lane. The meeting will take place at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, in Garling Hall (lower level) at the Ridley Township Municipal Building, located at 100 E. MacDade Boulevard, Folsom, PA. The
Jul 8, 2024
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β οΈ MacDade & 476 Interchange PennDOT Project
β οΈ MacDade & 476 Interchange PennDOT Project The traffic control plan has changed. Some important highlights: - The traffic signal at MacDade and 476, nearest Valley Road, will become operational. - The eastbound ramp from 476 onto MacDade will be closed. - All traffic will cross over MacDade and come to the new light. This is the new permanent traffic pattern. - Westbound MacDade (toward Bullens Lane) will be reduced to one lane from Valley Road to the Blue Route. - Eastboun
Dec 7, 2023
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SEPTA Grade Crossing Renewal Work - July 28th through July 31st
SEPTA will be renewing the Woodland Avenue grade crossing just before Morton Station along the Media-Wawa Regional Rail Line beginning 9:00 PM Friday, July 28th through to 6:00 PM on Monday, July 31st. In order to facilitate construction, Woodland Avenue will be closed to all vehicular through-traffic at the intersection of the SEPTA Railroad tracks for the duration of the project. Detour signage will be displayed two weeks prior to the closure on Friday, July 14th. Traffic D
Jul 13, 2023
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PennDOT to Begin Route 420 (Wanamaker Ave) Bridge Replacements over Darby Creek in Delaware County
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that construction will begin this week on a $35.8 million project to replace the northbound and southbound bridges that carry Route 420 (Wanamaker Avenue) over Darby Creek in Prospect Park Borough and Tinicum Township, Delaware County. Under this project, PennDOTβs contractor will replace the superstructure and substructure of the northbound and southbound bridges over Darby Creek. In-stream work including caus
May 15, 2023
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PennDOT to Begin Rt 420 (Kedron Ave.) Intersection Safety Improvement Project in Ridley Township
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that construction will begin next week on a $420,000 project to improve travel and safety through the Route 420 (Kedron Avenue) intersection with Franklin Avenue in Ridley Township. Under this safety improvement project, PennDOTβs contractor will improve the turning radius for vehicles traveling from Franklin Avenue onto northbound Route 420 (Kedron Avenue); replace sidewalk and ADA curb ramps; install ne
May 4, 2023
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