Phoenixville Recommendations Issued For Papal Visit

The Borough of Phoenixville has issued recommendations for how to best navigate the area during next month’s visit of Pope Francis to Philadelphia.

“Closure of Route 76 at 476 (Blue Route; Conshohocken) will likely cause gridlock along 76 which could result in major traffic congestion of local highways including Routes 422 and 29,” the post said. “Major congestion could also occur on Bridge Street in Downtown Phoenixville; Route 23, including the Valley Park Road detour; and Route 113, as locals attempt to avoid Route 422.”

In addition, the note said, commercial trucks have been advised to avoid the area during the days of the Papal visit, which may lead to delayed deliveries to businesses.

A pair of events, the Phoenixville Farmers’ Market and Get Well Gabby Carnival, are scheduled for Phoenixville during the visit, for area