ABINGTON / CHELTENHAM TOWNSHIPS, PA — SEPTA's plans to rebuild the Mount Carmel Avenue railroad crossing will impact regional rail service on the Warminster Line over the weekend.
Starting at 9 a.m. on Friday and running through 8 p.m. on Monday, Mount Carmel Avenue will be closed between Houston Avenue and Tyson Avenue.
SEPTA crews will replace the crossing surface, worn ties, and rails. Crews will also mill and repave the roadway approaches as part of the project, which is intended to provide a smoother and safer crossing surface free of cracks and potholes.
During the closure, drivers will be detoured via Edge Hill Road, Easton Road, and Jenkintown Road.
Local access to nearby homes and businesses will remain available throughout construction, though motorists should expect delays and allow additional travel time.
In preparation for the project, SEPTA will also temporarily restrict parking at Glenside Station through June 3.
A portion of the inbound parking lot along West Glenside Avenue will be used for equipment and material staging, resulting in 24 temporarily unavailable parking spaces.
Warminster Line riders should also be aware of service impacts on Saturday and Sunday.
During that weekend, trains will operate on a two-hour schedule, with some trains terminating at Glenside Station.
Single-track operations will also be in effect at Ardsley Station.
All passengers will board and exit from the outbound platform on Saturday. On Sunday, all passengers will board and exit from the inbound platform.
For schedules, service alerts, and travel information, visit SEPTA or use the SEPTA mobile app. Drivers can check live traffic conditions and detours through 511PA.
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