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07/14/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/14/2026 15:01

Upper Dublin Township, PA Turnpike, DCED, Montgomery County & Elected Officials Celebrate Fort Washington Zip Ramp Opening

July 14, 2026 - Montgomery County, PA

Upper Dublin Township, PA Turnpike, DCED, Montgomery County & Elected Officials Celebrate Fort Washington Zip Ramp Opening

Upper Dublin Township and the Pennsylvania Turnpike (PA Turnpike) have officially opened a new limited-access ramp, providing a direct connection from the Pennsylvania Turnpike Fort Washington (PA 309) Interchange to the Greater Fort Washington District at Commerce Drive. A project initiated by Upper Dublin Township as part of their plan to revitalize the former Fort Washington Office Park, the new Fort Washington Zip Ramp is designed to improve mobility, reduce congestion, and enhance access throughout the Fort Washington area.

In 2016, the Upper Dublin Township created the Municipal Authority, representing 134 properties within the former Fort Washington Office Park. Over the past decade, Upper Dublin Township and the Municipal Authority have led a transformative campaign to revitalize the Fort Washington Office Park, evolving it into the vibrant, mixed-use Greater Fort Washington District. The opening of the Fort Washington Zip Ramp marks a milestone event, recognized as one of the founding projects that inspired the Municipal Authority's creation.

"Today is a milestone event for Upper Dublin," said Kurt M. Ferguson, Municipal Authority Executive Director, Upper Dublin Township. "This project and the previous projects have seen a remarkable return of investment in the Greater Fort Washington District, including TruMark Financial's strong and unwavering support of this ramp and the Fort Washington area, LifeTime Fitness selecting their site just beyond the ramp on Commerce Drive, and property owners reinvesting in their properties to reaffirm their presence in Upper Dublin. The Township's decision to relocate the Public Library to Virginia Drive in a manner that has been recognized as award winning has also added to that."

Speakers Include:
Jack Smyth
Kurt M. Ferguson
Mark Compton
Sen. Maria Collett
Rep. Melissa Cerrato
Jamila H. Winder
Stephen Schelander






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