Infrastructure

June 1, 2021 in Community Infrastructure

Take the Eastern Delaware County Biking Survey

Yeadon residents are invited to participate in a brief survey focused on bicycling in Eastern Delaware County. Your feedback will be used to help understand local bicycling needs and identify necessary improvements to encourage people of all ages and abilities to hop on a bike!

Please submit your email at the end of the survey to receive project updates. To request a hard copy of the survey please call or text Project Manager Dave Schwartz at (484) 431-0902.

Begin Survey

This survey is being conducted as part of the Eastern Delaware County Bikeway Prioritization Study. The purpose of this Study is to identify regional bicycle connections through Upper Darby, Lansdowne, East Lansdowne, and Yeadon. Your feedback is vital in helping the project team identify important destinations in the region, priority bicycle routes, and necessary bicycle infrastructure improvements to increase safety and encourage cycling for all — from commuters to families.

May 27, 2021 in Infrastructure

Traffic Alert: 500 Block of Church Lane

Please be advised on Thursday, May 27, 2021 Verizon is replacing a manhole on the 500 block of Church Lane for approximately one day. The lane has been shifted temporarily to continue traffic flow. We appreciate your patience and please be cautious.

May 26, 2021 in Infrastructure

PECO to Perform Tree Trimming in Yeadon Neighborhoods This Summer

PECO’s Vegetation Management department has scheduled tree pruning in the Yeadon area to prevent electric service issues caused by broken tree limbs, fallen trees and other vegetation.

This work will begin in July/August and will be completed in September.

PECO’s tree service contractor – specially trained for utility work – will prune to promote tree growth away from power lines and equipment.

Work will take place in the areas indicated on the map below. Residents affected in these areas will also receive a letter from PECO with additional details.

For more information and a list of Frequently Asked Questions, please visit www.peco.com and type “trees and power lines” in the search field. Or, call PECO at 1-800-311-6345.

May 20, 2021 in Community Infrastructure

Virtual Public Meeting on Bicycling in Eastern Delaware County on Tuesday, May 25th

The goal of this project is to identify regional bicycle connections through Upper Darby, Lansdowne, East Lansdowne, and Yeadon. Bicycle facilities help to promote public health and create non-motorized connections between people and trails, parks, schools, transit sites, and other key areas. This pubic meeting will provide more information on this important project.

Virtual Public Meeting

The virtual meeting takes place Tuesday, May 25 at 6:00 PM. Click here for additional details and the link to participate.

Bicycling Survey

Please take a few minutes to participate in a brief survey focused on bicycling in Eastern Delaware County. Your feedback will help us understand local bicycling needs and identify necessary improvements to encourage people of all ages and abilities to hop on a bike!

Start Survey

May 19, 2021 in Infrastructure

Yeadon Avenue Traffic and Parking Restrictions Week of May 24th

During the week of May 24 – May 28, traffic and parking on Yeadon Avenue between Baily Road and Cedar Avenue will be restricted during daytime hours (8 AM – 5 PM) as sanitary sewer trench restoration is conducted.

Please ensure vehicles are removed from Yeadon Avenue before 8 AM each morning.

Driveway access may be restricted at various times throughout the day; it is encouraged that alternate parking locations be used.

May 11, 2021 in Infrastructure

Union Avenue Detour Begins May 14 for SEPTA Crossing Upgrade

Work will continue around-the-clock through Monday, May 17

Beginning Friday, May 14, 2021 at 9:00 AM, Union Avenue will be closed to all vehicular traffic at the intersection of the SEPTA Railroad tracks.

SEPTA’s in-house forces will be renewing the existing grade crossing. The new crossing will create a much smoother ride for motorists.

The following detour will be in effect 24/7 until the work is complete. All traffic lanes will open on or before Monday, May 17, 2021 at 6:00 PM.

Union Avenue northbound traffic will be detoured at Union Avenue onto Fairview Avenue; west on Fairview Avenue to Lansdowne Avenue; north on Lansdowne Avenue to Baltimore Avenue; east on Baltimore Avenue to end at Union Avenue.

Westbound Baltimore Avenue to southbound Union Avenue traffic will be detoured at Baltimore Avenue; west on Baltimore Avenue to Lansdowne Avenue; south on Lansdowne Avenue to Fairview Avenue; east on Fairview Avenue to end at Union Avenue.

Eastbound Baltimore Avenue to southbound Union Avenue traffic will be detoured at Lansdowne Avenue; south on Lansdowne Avenue to Fairview Avenue; east on Fairview Avenue to end at Union Avenue.

More information is available from SEPTA.

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April 23, 2021 in Infrastructure

Traffic Alert: PECO Maintenance at Church and Baily

PECO is performing maintenance at Church Lane and Baily Road on the Evans Elementary School side. Traffic delays are expected during the Friday, April 23 morning rush northbound on Church Lane heading to East Lansdowne.

November 9, 2020 in Community Infrastructure

Yeadon Avenue Closed Between Redwood Avenue and Baily Road for Sewer Work

Beginning Monday, November 9th, Yeadon Avenue will be closed between Redwood Avenue and Baily Road to continue sanitary sewer repairs. All traffic southbound Yeadon Avenue will be detoured east on Gunther Avenue to Church Lane and all other roads northbound Yeadon Avenue. Westbound Cedar Avenue and Redwood Avenue will be closed to all traffic during the day. Yeadon Avenue between Redwood and Baily Road will be closed until project has been completed.

September 29, 2020 in Infrastructure

Baily Road Restoration to Impact Traffic, Parking on 9/30-10/1

Please be advised that Charlestown Paving & Excavating, Inc. will be performing street restoration on Baily Road (from Church Lane & Baily Road to Kerr Field) starting Wednesday, September 30, 2020 through Thursday, October 1, 2020 (weather permitting).

The work will be performed between the hours of 7:30 am. to 4:30 pm. This is the final stages of the Aqua PA Water Main Replacement Project. Also, parking is temporarily prohibited during the hours indicated and “No Parking” notices are posted.

Thank you for your patience.

September 17, 2020 in Infrastructure

Detour on Church Road Due to Emergency Sanitary Sewer Work

Please be advised the 400 block of Church Lane (between Penn Street and Myra Avenue) will be closed September 18, 2020 until further notice. A. Gargiule & Sons will be conducting emergency sanitary sewer repairs at this location between the hours of 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Please follow the detour plan which shows northbound traffic using Penn Street and Bonsall Avenue and southbound traffic using Myra and Orchard Avenues. We appreciate your patience.