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First Avenue modifications on the existing US First Avenue 422 bridge and minor lane width Minor widening of Audubon reductions Rd. for improved access and safety to adjacent residents and businesses Re-design off ramp to N.. GulphGulph Rd.Rd. improve operations, safety 23 and storage Norfolk & Southern (future Schuylkill Valley Metro) TheThe ProposedProposed ImprovementImprovement ProjectsProjects inin thethe RiverRiver CrossingCrossing ComplexComplex Two projects consist of modernizing US 422 76 interchanges, along with replacing bridges and widening US 422 in the Schuylkill River crossing Moore Road W. Valley Forge Rd. area. These draft improvement projects are functionally independent, but they will work together to improve traffic flows, both on US 422 and on adjacent roadways through 2030. The Betzwood Bridge replacement project, adjacent to US 422 and LEGEND now in final design, is also shown on this aerial photo. Boundary of the Trout Valley Forge National Historical Park PennDOT’s environmental review and traffic analysis, Area of “gateway” opportunity in the Creek Valley Forge National Historical Park as well as citizen input, have helped refine the projects Project developments and activities to maximize transportation service and minimize since the September 2004 public impacts and resource involvement. Key project Open House 276 revisions since the first Open House are noted in the 0 400 N pale green tags. PennDOT is also exploring early 800 ft. 23 action opportunties to improve traffic flows where rev: 4-26-05 feasible and appropriate.