Truck collision closed Amtrak bridge briefly; borough coordinated signal timing and will seek preemption options

Summary

Staff reported a tractor-trailer struck the Amtrak-owned bridge on Penn Road, closing it about two weeks; the bridge has been stabilized and reopened, Lower Merion adjusted signal timing at Wynwood Avenue to handle rerouted traffic, and borough staff will continue coordination on retaining timing changes and exploring emergency-vehicle preemption.