Concerns Arise Over Phoenixville's Nutt Road Intersection

Heading into Phoenixville north on Route 113 has always been difficult. Rush hour traffic can back up the line of vehicles for twenty minutes or longer.

But recently, residents have raised concerns about traffic conditions at the intersection of Nutt Road and West Bridge Street, saying that jams are even worse than usual, and that the area dangerous for those unfamiliar with the borough.

Residents say that the left-hand turn from 23 onto Bridge Street often cannot be made until the light turns red, meaning that multiple drivers, frustrated by the long wait, wind up running the red light.

The situation is made worse by ambulances from the nearby Phoenixville Hospital which need to frequently race through the intersection.

Motorists have also expressed concerns about the pedestrian crossing from Walgreens across Nutt Road to LIttle Caesar’s, saying they’re frequently concerned they will hit a passing walker.

Some have proposed a roundabout be installed as a solution, but there are doubts as to whether there is enough room to install one.

Phoenixville owns and maintains the signal and intersection, according to PennDOT.