PHILADELPHIA, APRIL 18, 2007: Motorists who travel the intersection of Frankford Avenue and Academy Road and the Academy Road exit to Interstate 95 will soon see an improved ride, according to state Sen. Mike Stack and state Rep. Mike McGeehan.

“This intersection endures a tremendous amount of traffic volume, especially during rush hour,” Stack said. “Representative McGeehan and I believe it is necessary to address two critical traffic issues there.”

The first project will match up the transit turning lanes from the I-95 Academy Road exit ramp to Academy Road as vehicles cross Frankford Avenue.
The second project will involve adjusting the timing of the light during peak traffic hours from 80 seconds to 90 seconds to provide more time for vehicles to make the turn onto Academy Road. This change will be made in conjunction with the City Streets Department.

McGeehan added that another announcement would be made when the changes take place.
Both legislators met with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation to make these improvements possible.

“We were glad that we could make these improvements for our constituents”, said McGeehan. “Safe roads are a key component of good communities. Senator Stack and I are dedicated to making sure our constituents have access to safe roads”.

“Working together with PennDOT, we are confident that these changes will benefit drivers, residents and the entire community who live, work and shop in this area,” McGeehan said.

“These are positive adjustments that will help our constituents”, Stack said. “We look forward to working with PennDOT on future traffic issues”.
 

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