Area 1 (Interchange) Preferred Alternative: Loop Road/Ramps

The preferred alternative for Area 1 will include:

• Loop Road will connect U.S. 1 and Route 352 in the SW quadrant
• Emergency access drive to the hospital, and various access driveways off Loop Road
• Two lanes in each direction continue along U.S. 1 Media Bypass, and Baltimore Pike connects with U.S. 1 via free-flowing ramps
• Weaving conditions on both sides eliminated
• Penn Charter Drive extended to Route 352
• Rose Tree Road and Mall entrance realigned to a signalized intersection
• Sidewalks along U.S. 1, Route 352, and Loop Road

Area 2 (Route 452 / U.S. 1 Intersection) Preferred Alternative: No Left Turn at Loop Road

The preferred alternative for Area 2 will include:

• Three thru lanes in each direction along U.S. 1
• All turns at signalized intersection of Route 452 and U.S. 1
• Dual left turns from U.S. 1 to Route 452
• Township Loop Road – only right-in / right-out at U.S. 1 intersection

Area 3 (Route 452 / Route 352 Intersection) Preferred Alternative: Conventional Signalized Intersection

The preferred alternative for Area 3 will include:

• Conventional signalized intersection at Route 352 and Route 452
• Dual left turn from northbound Route 452 to northbound Route 352
• Two thru lanes in each direction through the intersection along Route 352
• Northbound Route 352 two lanes widening extends across Old Forge Road