Markley And Elm Street Intersection Reopens In Norristown

NORRISTOWN, PA — After more than a year of closure for construction that brought a significantly altered traffic pattern to downtown Norristown, the intersection of Markley Street and Elm Street has been reopened.

PennDOT crews have been working on a $7.8 million project to repair the Elm Street arch bridge that carries the road over Stony Creek.

The project saw Markley Street widened, new traffic signals installed at the intersection, a relocation of the water main and sanitary sewer, new curbs and sidewalks and ADA ramps, and new guiderails and signing.

The intersection has been shuttered since April 15, 2024.

Construction remains ongoing on the stone bridge, and short term lane and sidewalk closures should be expected through later this year.

The bridge was built in 1878 and carries about 25,000 vehicles a day on average, according to PennDOT statistics. After the careful construction, it remains eligible for listing National Register of Historic Places.