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Pennsylvania Route 63 ( PA 63 ) is a 37.4-mile-long (60.2 km) state highway located in the Philadelphia , Pennsylvania , area. The western terminus of the route is at PA 29 in Green Lane , Montgomery County . The eastern terminus is at Interstate 95 (I-95) in Bensalem Township , Bucks County . PA 63 runs northwest to southeast for most of its length. The route heads through a mix of suburban and rural areas of northern Montgomery County as a two-lane road, passing through Harleysville , before coming to an interchange with I-476 ( Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension ) in Kulpsville . From this point, PA 63 continues through predominantly suburban areas of eastern Montgomery County as a two- to four-lane road, passing through Lansdale , Maple Glen , Willow Grove , and Huntingdon Valley . Upon entering Northeast Philadelphia , the route follows Red Lion Road and U.S. Route 1 (US 1) before heading southeast on a freeway called Woodhaven Road to I-95.

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66-648: What would become PA 63 was originally designated as Legislative Route 198 in 1911, running from Green Lane to Northeast Philadelphia. When first designated, PA 63 ran from PA 29 in Green Lane east to US 611 (now PA 611) in Willow Grove, following its current alignment. In 1928, it was extended east to PA 532 in Northeast Philadelphia, following Edge Hill Road, Terwood Road, and Welsh Road to Bethayres , where

132-458: A divided highway . After PA 113, the road passes through the center of Harleysville. The road turns south, becoming a three-lane road with a center left-turn lane before it heads to the southeast again as a two-lane road, continuing past a mix of farm fields and residential and commercial development. PA 63 bypasses the community of Mainland to the northeast with two westbound lanes and one eastbound lane. After crossing Skippack Creek ,

198-495: A parkway that is to continue west to PA 532, with an estimated cost of $ 30 million. Under this proposal, the railroad bridge is to be replaced, with Byberry Road terminating at cul-de-sacs on both sides. The current Woodhaven Road extension plan continues to face opposition from area residents who fear increased traffic. In June 2011, the portion of PA 63 in Mainland between Freed Road and Old Forty Foot Road

264-607: A bridge over SEPTA 's West Trenton Line west of the Somerton station . The route crosses Philmont Avenue and curves northeast, reaching an intersection with County Line Road. Upon crossing County Line Road, PA 532 enters Lower Southampton Township in Bucks County , where the name of the road changes to Bustleton Pike. The route heads north as a five-lane road with a center left-turn lane, passing through suburban business areas with nearby residential areas. The road comes to

330-746: A bridge over the Pennsylvania Turnpike ( Interstate 276 ) and continues to an intersection with PA 132 in Feasterville . Past this intersection, PA 532 passes more commercial establishments and splits from Bustleton Pike by turning northeast onto four-lane undivided Bridgetown Pike. A short distance later, PA 532 turns north onto two-lane undivided Buck Road, with PA 213 continuing along Bridgetown Pike. PA 532 curves northeast and passes through wooded residential areas. The road enters Northampton Township and passes under Norfolk Southern 's Morrisville Line before heading past businesses in

396-464: A dead end at an entrance to an industrial park. Woodhaven Road, a six-lane freeway lined with frontage roads that have the same name, carries the route southeast between an industrial park to the northeast and residential neighborhoods to the southwest as it crosses Byberry Creek and comes to the Thornton Road interchange. Past here, the freeway passes residential areas on both sides and has

462-419: A few farms. Farther southeast, the route turns into a three-lane road with one eastbound lane and two westbound lanes as it passes near a mix of business parks and residential and commercial development. PA 63 widens to four lanes at Dresher Road, with two lanes in each direction, and soon reaches a junction with Dreshertown Road. The road becomes a five-lane road with a center left-turn lane as it comes to

528-468: A five-lane road again. Upon forming the border between Upper Moreland Township and Abington Township , the road name changes to Moreland Road and it briefly turns into a divided highway at the Fitzwatertown Road intersection. The route heads into the community of Willow Grove as a five-lane road. The road enters business areas, becoming a divided highway again as it passes to the northeast of

594-606: A freeway named Woodhaven Road to run from I-95 in Bensalem Township northwest to Lower Moreland Township, passing through Northeast Philadelphia. Construction on Woodhaven Road began in 1962 with completion between I-95 and US 13 in 1963 and northwest past US 1 to Evans Street in 1966. Following the completion of the freeway, PA 63 was extended east onto it. By 1983, PA 63 was rerouted to use Red Lion Road and US 1 between Philmont Avenue and Woodhaven Road instead of Byberry Road. The PA 63 freeway

660-463: A further extension northwest to I-276 ( Pennsylvania Turnpike ) in Southampton once planned. The freeway was completed to Evans Street just west of US 1 in the 1960s and PA 63 was extended along Byberry Road and Woodhaven Road to end at I-95. In the 1980s, PA 63 was rerouted to use Red Lion Road and US 1 to reach Woodhaven Road. Plans to extend Woodhaven Road northwest through

726-569: A high of 65,000 vehicles between Knights Road and I-95 to a low of 10,000 vehicles between PA 309 and PA 152. The entire length of PA 63 is part of the National Highway System . In 1911, what would become PA 63 was designated as Legislative Route 198 between Green Lane and Philadelphia. By 1927, PA 63 was designated to run from PA 29 in Green Lane to US 611 (now PA 611) in Willow Grove, following its current alignment. PA 63

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792-499: A junction with Taylorsville Road in the community of Taylorsville, at which point the name changes to General Washington Memorial Boulevard. The road crosses the Delaware Canal and runs past homes and businesses. PA 532 reaches its northern terminus at an intersection with PA 32 in the community of Washington Crossing . Past this intersection, the road continues as State Route 2070, an unsigned quadrant route , and heads over

858-427: A ramp passing through the toll plaza along with additional ramps to southbound I-476 and from northbound I-476. Southeast of I-476, the route enters a commercial area in the community of Kulpsville , where PA 63 turns northeast onto Forty Foot Road, a five-lane road with a center left-turn lane. The highway passes through suburban areas, narrowing to three lanes before widening back to five lanes. Along this stretch,

924-530: A three-lane road with two westbound lanes and one eastbound lane. PA 63 intersects Evans Road before it leaves the North Penn Valley region as it becomes the border between Horsham Township and Lower Gwynedd Township and crosses PA 309 ( Bethlehem Pike ), with jughandles controlling the movements from PA 309 to PA 63. The route narrows back to two lanes as it passes residential subdivisions, crossing Park Creek before becoming

990-738: A total area of 3.4 square miles (8.8 km ), all land. It is located on the Towamencin Creek, a tributary of the Skippack Creek . PA Route 63 runs through Kulpsville, where the Lansdale interchange of the Northeast Extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike ( Interstate 476 ) with PA 63 is located. The CDP is served by the North Penn School District . Although it has its own post office with

1056-639: A turn to the southeast and intersecting Pine Road before heading into the city of Philadelphia in Philadelphia County . PA 63 enters the Northeast Philadelphia section of the city a short distance past the Pine Road intersection. PA 63 widens into a four-lane divided highway and passes between a former golf course (site of the former Budd Company Red Lion plant) to the north and homes and industrial developments to

1122-401: A two-lane undivided road and comes to another intersection with Sycamore Street. At this point, PA 532 turns north and runs along Washington Crossing Road, passing through a mix of woods and residential neighborhoods. The road curves to the northeast and crosses Newtown Creek . The route heads into a mix of fields and woodland with some residences, crossing into Lower Makefield Township . At

1188-656: A week later. There are plans to construct an interchange between the Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-276) and PA 63 near Willow Grove. Pennsylvania Route 63 Alternate Truck was a truck route around a weight-restricted bridge over the Unami Creek in Marlborough Township, on which trucks over 30 tons and combination loads over 40 tons were prohibited. The route followed PA 29, Park Avenue, Schwenksville Road, and Old Skippack Road. It

1254-710: A westbound exit for Academy Road and a full interchange with Knights Road. At this point, the surroundings along PA 63 become commercial as it comes to the Franklin Mills Boulevard/Millbrook Road interchange that provides access to the Franklin Mall located to the northeast of the road. Within the interchange, the road is temporarily four lanes wide. The frontage roads end past that interchange as Woodhaven Road turns south to cross Poquessing Creek , where it heads into Bensalem Township in Bucks County . Upon entering Bucks County,

1320-624: A wide boulevard with local-express lanes . The road carries a 3-3-3-3 lane configuration as it heads northeast through areas of businesses and industrial parks. After intersecting Byberry Road, the concurrency with US 1 ends at an unfinished cloverleaf interchange with Woodhaven Road, where PA 63 heads southeast onto the Woodhaven Road freeway. Woodhaven Road continues northwest of US 1 as an unsigned quadrant route numbered State Route 1022 to an intersection with Evans Street, which connects to Byberry Road, before coming to

1386-611: Is a truck route bypassing a weight-restricted bridge over the Delaware Canal in Upper Makefield Township, on which trucks over 29 tons and combination loads over 35 tons are prohibited. Formed in 2013, it follows Taylorsville Road and PA 32. Kulpsville, Pennsylvania Kulpsville is a census-designated place (CDP) in Montgomery County , Pennsylvania . The population was 8,194 at

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1452-608: The 2010 census . It is located in Towamencin Township, which is part of the North Penn Valley region that is centered around the borough of Lansdale . The name is derived from the Kulp family. Kulpsville is located at 40°14′38″N 75°20′25″W  /  40.24389°N 75.34028°W  / 40.24389; -75.34028 (40.243993, -75.340291). According to the U.S. Census Bureau , Kulpsville has

1518-497: The Bustleton neighborhood, curving north and coming to a bridge over CSX 's Trenton Subdivision railroad line. The road runs past more houses, businesses and apartments, crossing PA 63 . The route passes to the west of George Washington High School and intersects Verree Road as it continues through more developed areas, heading northeast into the Somerton neighborhood. PA 532 crosses Byberry Road and continues north, coming to

1584-604: The Delaware River on the Washington Crossing Bridge into New Jersey , where the road intersects Route 29 on the other side of the river and becomes County Route 546 past that intersection. The Bustleton and Somerton Turnpike, a turnpike , was incorporated on April 14, 1840, running through present-day Northeast Philadelphia. In 1872, the Bustleton and Somerton Turnpike was combined with

1650-541: The East Branch Perkiomen Creek before entering Lower Salford Township at the intersection with Morwood Road. At this point, PA 63 becomes Main Street and heads into the community of Harleysville , where it passes through suburban residential neighborhoods before heading into a commercial area, crossing PA 113 (Harleysville Pike). In the area of this intersection, PA 63 is briefly

1716-483: The Northeast Philadelphia section of the city of Philadelphia in Philadelphia County , heading north-northwest on two-lane undivided Welsh Road. The road passes through residential areas before running past businesses. The route briefly becomes Old Bustleton Avenue before it turns northeast onto Bustleton Avenue, a four-lane undivided road with some segments having a center left-turn lane . PA 532 crosses Grant Avenue and continues through areas of homes and businesses in

1782-523: The Somerton neighborhood in order to build the road. The Woodhaven Road extension was cancelled in the late 1970s due to funding issues and opposition from Lower Moreland Township residents who did not want to see increased congestion from the extension. In 1988, the Woodhaven Road extension resurfaced as a means to relieve traffic along Byberry Road. This proposed extension was to continue west only to PA 532 (Bustleton Avenue). However, Lower Moreland Township officials again voiced their opposition that

1848-517: The Washington Crossing Bridge over the Delaware River . The route passes through developed areas in Northeast Philadelphia before heading north through suburban Bucks County, serving Feasterville , Holland , and Newtown before coming to Washington Crossing. Most of the portion of PA 532 south of Feasterville was chartered as the Bustleton and Somerton Turnpike in 1840. This road in Philadelphia became known as Bustleton Avenue in 1903. PA 532

1914-549: The Willow Grove Park Mall . PA 63 intersects Easton Road and loses the median at the Davisville Road junction before crossing SEPTA's Warminster Line at-grade. The route passes a mix of homes and businesses as it comes to an intersection with PA 611 ( Old York Road ). At this point, PA 63 heads into wooded residential areas as a two-lane road. At the intersection with Edge Hill Road,

1980-890: The ZIP code of 19443, parts of Kulpsville are served by the Harleysville and Lansdale post offices, with the ZIP codes of 19438 and 19446, respectively. The CDP has a hot-summer humid continental climate ( Dfa ) and average monthly temperatures range from 30.4 °F in January to 75.1 °F in July. The hardiness zone is 6b bordering upon 7a. As of the 2020 census, the CDP was 74.5% Non-Hispanic White, 13.8% Black or African American, 0.1% Native American and Alaskan Native, 8.2% Asian, 0.3% were Some Other Race, and 2.5% were two or more races. 1.7% of

2046-530: The Blair Mill Road intersection, at which point it forms the border between Upper Moreland Township to the northeast and Upper Dublin Township to the southwest. PA 63 turns into a four-lane divided highway that soon becomes undivided as it crosses over the Pennsylvania Turnpike ( I-276 ) and Norfolk Southern 's Morrisville Line before heading into a mix of residential and commercial areas as

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2112-458: The CDP. The population density was 2,329.0 inhabitants per square mile (899.2/km ). There were 3,250 housing units at an average density of 945.6 per square mile (365.1/km ). The racial makeup of the CDP was 89.93% White, 3.77% African American, 0.10% Native American, 4.51% Asian, 0.44% from other races, and 1.25% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.50%. There were 3,191 households , out of which 35.5% had children under

2178-684: The Richborough and Feasterville Turnpike Road to form one continuous turnpike. The city of Philadelphia approved renaming the Bustleton and Somerton Turnpike within the city to Bustleton Avenue in 1903. When Pennsylvania legislated its state highways in 1911, what would become PA 532 was legislated as part of Legislative Route 252 between Newtown and Yardley . In 1928, PA 532 was designated to run from US 1 in Northeast Philadelphia north to PA 32 in Yardley, following its current alignment to Newtown, where it turned east and ran to Yardley. The portion of

2244-618: The Stoopville Road intersection, PA 532 turns east and runs along the border between Upper Makefield Township to the north and Lower Makefield Township, passing to the south of Washington Crossing National Cemetery . The route fully enters Upper Makefield Township and turns north at the Dolington Road intersection in the community of Dolington . The road curves northeast and runs through more areas of farms and woods with occasional homes, crossing Houghs Creek . PA 532 comes to

2310-593: The Terwood Road intersection and the Pennypack Creek . At the junction with Carson Terrace/Walton Road, there is a westbound jughandle for right turns and U-turns. Upon intersecting PA 232 (Huntingdon Pike) in the community of Bethayres , the route becomes Philmont Avenue and narrows back to two lanes. PA 63 turns south onto Red Lion Road and crosses SEPTA's West Trenton Line at-grade as it continues through wooded residential subdivisions, making

2376-480: The age of 18 living with them, 58.2% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.5% were non-families. 26.4% of households were made up of individuals, and 12.9% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.04. The age distribution was 26.2% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 31.6% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.8% 65 or older. The median age

2442-463: The border between Horsham Township to the northeast and Upper Dublin Township to the southwest at the Tennis Avenue intersection. Farther southeast, the road comes to a junction with Butler Pike . Upon reaching the community of Maple Glen , PA 63 passes businesses and crosses PA 152 (Limekiln Pike) and Norristown Road. Past Maple Glen, the road continues past more homes along with

2508-420: The border between Lansdale to the northeast and Upper Gwynedd Township to the southwest. After intersecting North Wales Road, PA 63 runs along the border of Montgomery Township and Upper Gwynedd Township and again becomes Welsh Road, passing several businesses as a four-lane divided road. The route becomes a two-lane undivided road as it heads between business parks to the northeast and farms and woods to

2574-456: The community of Holland . At an intersection with Old Bristol Road, the route curves to the north before crossing Mill Creek and Ironworks Creek near their confluence and turning northeast at an intersection with Holland Road. PA 532 passes through areas of wooded residential subdivisions, crossing Pine Run and heading to the east of Holland Middle School. The road passes under the abandoned Fox Chase/Newtown railroad line before heading into

2640-422: The community of Sumneytown . Upon crossing Unami Creek , the route enters Upper Salford Township and heads into forested areas, where PA 63 meets the southern terminus of PA 563 (Ridge Road) and Old Skippack Road at an intersection. Following that intersection, the road passes through a mix of farmland, woodland, and residential developments, reaching a junction with Barndt Road. The route crosses over

2706-566: The community of Village Shires , where it runs to the west of the Village Shires Shopping Center. After passing through Village Shires, the route crosses the Neshaminy Creek and enters Newtown Township . Here, PA 532 widens into a four-lane road and passes more residential subdivisions before coming to an intersection with PA 332 / PA 413 . At this point, PA 532 turns northwest and joins PA 332/PA 413 on

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2772-519: The current route between Newtown and Washington Crossing was designated as PA 632. PA 532 was rerouted to its current alignment between Newtown and Washington Crossing in 1946, replacing PA 632. The former alignment of PA 532 between Newtown and Yardley became an extended PA 332. In 1977, the Newtown Bypass to the west of Newtown was built as part of a bypass of the town for PA 413; PA 532 still continued through Newtown at this time. PA 532

2838-470: The east of Tyler State Park , curving to the northwest. At the entrance to the park, PA 413/PA 532 turn northeast to remain on the Newtown Bypass while Swamp Road heads to the northwest. The road passes between a residential development to the northwest and a shopping center to the southeast before the Newtown Bypass ends at an intersection with Durham Road, at which point PA 413 heads north on Durham Road and PA 532 heads east on Durham Road. The route narrows to

2904-469: The extension would increase traffic on area roads. In addition, residents in the Westwood development blocked the proposed road. PennDOT removed the Woodhaven Road extension from its long-range plans in 1996. Despite this, plans for extending Woodhaven Road resurfaced in 2001 when local officials began discussing the extension with PennDOT. Various options for the extension were created, including extending

2970-426: The four-lane divided Newtown Bypass, with Sycamore Street continuing northeast into the borough of Newtown . The bypass turns north and passes through wooded areas with nearby residential development. PA 332 splits from the Newtown Bypass by heading west on Richboro Road while PA 413/PA 532 continue to the north on the bypass. The roadway passes over an access road to Council Rock High School North before it heads to

3036-408: The freeway as far as Philmont Avenue and possibly PA 232 (Huntingdon Pike) as well as widening and improving adjacent roads including PA 532 (Bustleton Avenue) and Byberry Road. In addition, the project also calls for replacing the weight-restricted Byberry Road bridge over a CSX rail line. After putting the Woodhaven Road project on hold due to budget issues, PennDOT brought it back again as

3102-619: The northern terminus of PA 363 (Valley Forge Road). After the PA ;363 junction, the road runs through the downtown area of Lansdale, where the route crosses the Liberty Bell Trail and SEPTA 's Lansdale/Doylestown Line at-grade south of the Lansdale station before it intersects Broad Street. The road leaves the downtown and heads into areas of homes and businesses. At a crossing of Wissahickon Creek , PA 63 forms

3168-416: The population were of Hispanic or Latino ancestry. As of the 2010 census, the CDP was 83.2% Non-Hispanic White, 4.6% Black or African American, 0.0% Native American and Alaskan Native, 8.0% Asian, 0.5% were Some Other Race, and 1.8% were two or more races. 2.3% of the population were of Hispanic or Latino ancestry. At the 2000 census , there were 8,005 people, 3,191 households, and 2,217 families living in

3234-540: The rest of Northeast Philadelphia remain, but have been on hold due to community opposition and financial constraints. PA 63 begins at a T intersection with PA 29 (Gravel Pike) in the borough of Green Lane in Montgomery County . From this intersection, the route heads southeast as two-lane undivided Main Street, passing by several homes. After crossing Upper Ridge Road, the road enters Marlborough Township and becomes Sumneytown Pike. PA 63 continues through rural areas with some development, passing through

3300-466: The road enters Towamencin Township at the Wambold Road intersection, at which point it heads into the North Penn Valley region. In Towamencin Township, PA 63 widens to four lanes and is called Sumneytown Pike again, passing woods and development before reaching the Lansdale interchange with I-476 ( Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension ). The I-476 interchange includes full access via

3366-464: The route continued along Philmont Avenue to PA 532. By 1940, PA 63 was moved to its current alignment between Willow Grove and Bethayres and was realigned to follow Byberry Road to PA 532. The former alignment of PA 63 on Edge Hill Road and Terwood Road became PA 163 , which was removed by 1950. In the 1950s, the Woodhaven Road freeway was planned to serve Northeast Philadelphia, connecting I-95 to PA 63 at Philmont Avenue, with

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3432-480: The route has a partial cloverleaf interchange with US 13 (Bristol Pike). A short distance south of US 13, PA 63 ends at a trumpet interchange with I-95 . This interchange also has access to the park and ride lot at the Cornwells Heights station on Amtrak 's Northeast Corridor and SEPTA's Trenton Line . In 2015, PA 63 had an annual average daily traffic count ranging from

3498-414: The route passes southeast of Dock Mennonite Academy before crossing Allentown Road. A short distance later, PA 63 reaches a commercial area and turns southeast onto two-lane undivided Welsh Road, with Forty Foot Road continuing northeast toward the borough of Hatfield as PA 463 . Along Welsh Road, PA 63 forms the border between Hatfield Township to the northeast and Towamencin Township to

3564-484: The route turns southwest onto that road and fully enters Abington Township. Farther southwest, PA 63 makes a turn southeast onto Old Welsh Road. The road curves to the east and crosses into Lower Moreland Township . The road becomes Welsh Road again and widens to four lanes as it enters a mix of residential and commercial establishments in the community of Huntingdon Valley , crossing the Pennypack Trail at

3630-401: The south. The road continues through a mix of residential and commercial development as it crosses Verree Road and PA 532 (Bustleton Avenue). East of PA 532, the route passes over CSX 's Trenton Subdivision railroad line and comes to an intersection with US 1 ( Roosevelt Boulevard ). PA 63 turns northeast and forms a concurrency with US 1 on Roosevelt Boulevard,

3696-457: The southwest ahead of a junction with US 202 Bus. (Dekalb Pike). A short distance after intersecting the US ;202 parkway and the southern terminus of the US 202 Parkway Trail , PA 63 forms the border between Montgomery Township to the northeast and Lower Gwynedd Township to the southwest. The road passes through a mix of residential and commercial development, widening into

3762-401: The southwest. The road heads through residential neighborhoods, crossing Orvilla Road. At the intersection with Squirrel Lane/Oak Boulevard, PA 63 briefly forms the border between the borough of Lansdale to the northeast and Towamencin Township to the southwest before fully entering Lansdale and becoming Main Street. The road passes a mix of homes and businesses, coming to a junction with

3828-475: Was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.4 males. The median household income was $ 61,548 and the median family income was $ 73,964. Males had a median income of $ 57,226 versus $ 36,355 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $ 28,244. About 1.9% of families and 2.8% of the population were below the poverty line , including 2.8% of those under age 18 and 5.3% of those age 65 or over. It

3894-598: Was at one time proposed to continue northwest from Northeast Philadelphia to the Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-276) in Southampton . From here, the freeway would become known as the Cross County Expressway and serve the PA 611 corridor, utilizing the Doylestown Bypass as it continued north to the south end of the PA ;33 freeway near Easton . The freeway south of the Pennsylvania Turnpike

3960-524: Was designated in 1928 to run from US 1 in Northeast Philadelphia to PA 32 in Yardley while PA 632 was designated on the route between Newtown and Washington Crossing. In 1946, PA 532 was rerouted to Washington Crossing, replacing PA 632, while the road between Newtown and Yardley became an extension of PA 332 . The Newtown Bypass was built in 1977 and PA 532 was rerouted onto it in 1991. PA 532 begins at an intersection with US 1 ( Roosevelt Boulevard ) in

4026-614: Was extended east to PA 532 in Philadelphia in 1928, following its current alignment between US 611 and Edge Hill Road in Willow Grove. From this intersection, the road followed Edge Hill Road and Terwood Road east before following Welsh Road to an intersection with PA 163 /PA 232 in Bethayres and following Philmont Avenue between PA 163/PA 232 and PA 532. By 1930, PA 63 had seven auxiliary routes: PA 163, PA 263 , PA 363, PA 463, PA 563, PA 663 , and PA 763 . PA 63

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4092-525: Was moved to its current alignment between Willow Grove and Bethayres by 1940, with the former alignment of the route between these two points becoming a rerouted PA 163. Also by this time, PA 63 was rerouted to follow Byberry Road between Philmont Avenue and PA 532. By 1950, the PA 163 designation was removed from Edge Hill Road and Terwood Road. In 1954, the Philadelphia City Planning Commission planned

4158-688: Was planned to cost $ 68 million and be finished by 1975 while the part north of there was planned to be completed by 1985. However, this freeway was never built. Meanwhile, plans still existed to extend Woodhaven Road from Evans Street to the Montgomery County border at Philmont Avenue. This extension had been approved by the Federal Highway Administration in 1968 and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) had torn down 28 homes in

4224-495: Was rerouted to bypass Newtown along with PA 332 in 1991. The former alignment of PA 532 through Newtown followed Sycamore Street. On April 22, 2014, the portion of PA 532 along the Newtown Bypass was renamed the Officer Gregg Memorial Bypass in honor of Brian S. Gregg, a borough of Newtown police officer who was killed in the line of duty on September 29, 2005. Pennsylvania Route 532 Alternate Truck

4290-425: Was shifted to a new alignment to the northeast, with the old alignment becoming Mainland Road. The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission constructed two new E-ZPass -only ramps at the Lansdale interchange between I-476 (Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension) and PA 63 in order to relieve congestion at the toll plaza. This new northbound exit ramp opened December 4, 2016, and the companion southbound on-ramp opened

4356-572: Was signed in 2013; however, the bridge was completely reconstructed in 2019, and the route was removed. Pennsylvania Route 532 Pennsylvania Route 532 ( PA 532 ) is a 19.1-mile-long (30.7 km) state route located in the Philadelphia , Pennsylvania area. The route runs from an intersection with U.S. Route 1 (US 1) in Northeast Philadelphia north to an intersection with PA 32 in Washington Crossing near

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