November 30, 2018

PennDOT has announced the following road projects, which are weather-dependent and could affect residents in the greater Chadds Ford area during the week of Dec. 1 to Dec. 7. Motorists are urged to allow extra time if they are traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change.

• Motorists should expect lane restrictions on Price Street, between S. Bradford Avenue and S. New Street, in West Chester Borough through Dec. 21.

• The Route 82 — Creek Road — bridge in Kennett Township remains closed indefinitely.

• Barrier installation continues to cause indefinite lane closures on Brandywine Creek Road, between Green Valley and Powell roads, in Newlin Township.

• Utility installation will cause lane closures on Ridge Road between Heyburn Road and Raven Drive in Chadds Ford Township between Dec. 4 and 12.

• Site work will begin the first part of December on the Pettinaro Project atRidge Road and Route 202. There will be minimal traffic control necessary, as the work will be on site, according to an email from the township. Any detour of Ridge Road will not be necessary until Spring of 2019.

• Merion Drive in Concord Township, between Marlborough Lane and Cambridge Drive, will be closed and detoured from Dec. 3 to April 30 for reconstruction.

• Driveway installation will continue to cause lane restrictions on northbound Route 202, between Route 1 and Applied Bank Boulevard in Chadds Ford Township, through Dec. 14.

• Spring Valley Road, between Route 322 and Fellowship Road, in Concord Township, remains closed through Dec. 18.

• Road widening continues to keep Station Road South closed in Concord Township, between Conchester Highway and Partridge Lane through Dec. 18.

• Station Road North— between Conchester Highway and Concord Road — remains closed through Jan. 19.

 

The Unionville-Chadds Ford School District will hold a community conversation on its Long-Range Facilities Plan on Dec. 10 at 6:30 p.m. in the high school cafeteria.

During the meeting, the district will present an overview of the Long-Range Facilities Plan, after which attendees will break out into small groups to discuss different aspects of the plan. Finally, attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback to administrators.

“We feel it is critical to obtain meaningful input from the UCFSD community before the plan is finalized. Only with your participation can we ensure that this plan truly reflects our community,” said a district-wide email. “Long-range planning allows the district to focus on the highest priorities in order to best meet the safety and instructional needs of our students,” the mail continued.

The district has been working on the plan to address perceived needs for buildings and grounds. An initial draft of the plan received criticism because of a possible cost of $10 million. However, that has been scaled down

Strategic planning is a hallmark of the district’s approach to effective governance, responsible stewardship, and excellence in education. The district develops long-range strategic plans in many areas including curriculum, technology, facilities/grounds, and our comprehensive plan.

The meeting is expected to last about two hours.