Road report for April 29 through May 3

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on April 26, 2024

PennDOT has announced the following weather-dependent road projects that could affect drivers in the greater Chadds Ford area from April 29 through May 3. Motorists are urged to allow extra time traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change.

• Southbound Route 202 between Route 1 and Hillman Drive will have daytime lane closures for stormwater improvements on Monday, April 29 through Friday, May 3.

• Utility installation will cause a daytime lane closure at the intersection of Newark and Line roads in New Garden and West Marlborough townships through May 2.

• Utility installation will also cause daytime lane closures at the intersection of Route 202 and Spring Mill Drive in Concord Township through May 5.

• A storm sewer replacement project will cause a daytime closure of Ridge Road between Route 202 and Cooper’s Hawk Road in Chadds Ford Township through May 1. During the closure, motorists are directed to use Smithbridge Road and Route 202.

• Construction is underway on a $15.2 million project to replace the South Creek Road bridge over the Brandywine between Chadds Ford and Pennsbury townships. Work is expected to continue through fall 2025. South Creek Road will be closed 1,200 feet south of Bullock Road and 1.1 miles north of Cossart Road. During the closure, motorists are directed to use U.S. 1, Route 52, Center Meeting Road, and Delaware State Route 100 (Montchanin Road). Bicyclists traveling Bike Route L will be directed to use Bullock Road, Ring Road, Ridge Road, and Delaware State roadway Smithsbridge Road.

• Drilling will cause daytime lane closures on Birmingham Road at its intersection with Country Club Road in Birmingham Township through April 30.

• Intersection improvements at South and Cypress streets in Kennett Square and Kennett Township, are scheduled to continue through April 30. Weekday road closures are set for South Street between Center and Broad streets in the borough, and on Cypress between Walnut Street and Cope Road in the township.

• Motorists should expect lane restrictions with a detour for trucks on Route 162 at its intersection with Route 82 in Newlin Township because of bridge repair. There is currently no date for completion.