93445 | Route 1 Improvement-North (Section RC2) (Middletown Township & Bensalem Township, Bucks County)

The S.R. 0001 Group 03S Section RC2 project, located in Bensalem and Middletown Townships, Bucks County, PA, extends from a point just south of the Neshaminy Interchange to just south of S.R. 2045 (Old Lincoln Highway), a distance of 1.5 miles. The project encompasses reconstruction and widening of S.R. 0001, including: upgrading 2 interchanges S.R. 8055 (Neshaminy) and S.R. 8067 (Penndel); and reconstruction of 3 bridges. The improvements for this section of S.R. 0001 are as follows:
-Widening of S.R. 0001 median width to meet current design criteria.
-Raising the S.R. 0001 profile from just south of the Neshaminy interchange to north of the Neshaminy interchange to improve vertical clearances for the S.R. 0001 structure over S.R. 2044 (Rockhill Drive).
- Adding a third travel lane along S.R. 0001 in each direction from just south of the Neshaminy interchange north to the Penndel interchange.
-Adding an auxiliary lane along S.R. 0001 in both the northbound and southbound directions between the PA Turnpike interchange and Neshaminy interchange.
-Reconfiguring the Neshaminy interchange to relocate the ramp from Rockhill Drive to S.R. 0001 northbound from the northeastern quadrant of the interchange to the southeastern quadrant as a loop ramp, eliminating the left turn movement immediately west of the existing Neshaminy Mall traffic signal. Improving the geometry of the interchange ramps, where feasible. Modification to both existing signalized intersections on Rockhill Drive to improve traffic flow into and out of the Neshaminy Mall and the Horizon Corporate Center.
-North of the Neshaminy interchange, adding/lengthening auxiliary (acceleration and deceleration) lanes along S.R. 0001 in both the northbound and southbound directions for ramps to and from Rockhill Drive.
-Structure improvements include the replacement of 3 existing bridges, the construction of 5 retaining walls and the possible construction of 1 noise wall. The existing bridges to be replaced are those that carry S.R. 0001 over Rockhill Drive, Neshaminy Creek, and Business Route 1 and the CSX and SEPTA rail lines.
- S.R. 0001 southbound will be realigned across Neshaminy Creek to allow traffic to be maintained on the existing bridge during construction of the proposed structure on new alignment. Traffic will be switched to the new S.R. 0001 southbound structure during demolition of the existing bridge and construction of the proposed S.R. 0001 northbound structure. Similarly, S.R. 0001 northbound will be realigned across the CSX/SEPTA Railroad and Business Route 1 to allow traffic to be maintained on the existing bridge during construction of a new S.R. 0001 northbound structure. Traffic will be switched to the new S.R. 0001 northbound structure during demolition of the existing bridge and construction of the proposed S.R. 0001 southbound structure.
-Pedestrian walkways and transit stops along Rockhill Drive will be investigated.
-This project will include upgrades to guiderail, drainage improvements and signage improvements.
-The reconstruction and widening project minimizes impacts to the community by avoiding archaeological resources at Neshaminy Creek while improving safety and mobility. Additionally, this project avoids historic resources such as the Philadelphia Water Company and the Railroad.
Project CMP (Congestion Management Process) commitments include signal improvements, sidewalks and other improvements for pedestrians, investigation of new bus stops and enhanced bus services in consultation with SEPTA, safety improvements including increased speed enforcement, and outreach to employers to promote transportation demand management strategies. See DVRPC’s 2013-2014 memorandum on supplemental strategies for details related to this project.
Design Parent is MPMS #13549. Route 1 Improvements Southern section RC1 is MPMS #93444. Route 1 Frontage section RC3 is MPMS #93446.