Rsvlt blvd O/wayne junc

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) a Formula Grant of $2.5 million under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) on May 29, 2025. This award funds the rehabilitation of Roosevelt Boulevard infrastructure in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, specifically addressing the viaduct structure comprising 15 spans over SEPTA (Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority) and local streets, as well as Fox Street improvements over US Route 1 encompassing 2 spans. The project scope includes comprehensive infrastructure enhancements such as traffic control systems, signage, pavement markings, traffic signals, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) technology, lighting installations, and associated miscellaneous construction activities.

The Roosevelt Boulevard Over Roberts Road and Wayne Junction project represents a critical transportation infrastructure preservation initiative under the Federal-aid Highway Program's formula allocation mechanism. PennDOT, as the state transportation authority, serves as the direct grant recipient and primary implementor, leveraging federal resources to enhance highway safety, mobility, and infrastructure condition across Pennsylvania's transportation network. The project advances FHWA's transportation infrastructure objectives by addressing the preservation and improvement of existing highway systems through targeted rehabilitation activities that support regional connectivity and traffic flow management.

Project description

Roosevelt boulevard over roberts road and wayne junction US 1 roosevelt expressway rehabilitation of the viaduct (15 spans) over septa and local streets and FOX street over US 1 (2 spans) including traffic control, signing, pavement markings, traffic signals, its, lighting, and other miscellaneous construction.