Roadwork for Aug. 1 to Aug. 7

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on July 31, 2020

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

• PECO utility construction will cause weekday lane closures on Route 1, between Fairville Road and Joshuas Way in Pennsbury Township, from Aug. 3 to Aug. 31.

• Motorists should expect flagging for road restoration on Route 1, between Lenape Road and Kennett Pike in Kennett Township, between Aug. 3 to Aug. 7.

• Road work will cause lane closures on Baltimore Pike between Cope Road and S. Walnut Street in Kennett Township from July 20 through Aug. 4.

• Construction on a project to rehabilitate the bridge carrying Kaolin Road over the west branch of Red Clay Creek in Kennett Township is scheduled to last through mid-February. Kaolin Road will be closed and detoured 24/7 between Marshall Bridge Road and Round Hill and Kaolin Road motorists will be directed to use Route 41 North, Route 1 North, and Route 82 (Union Street) Local access will be maintained up to the construction zone.

• Bridge replacement will close State Street in Kennett Square between Mill Road and Penns Manor Drive through Aug. 28.

• The Concord Road bridge over Green Creek will be closed and detoured between Valentine Drive and Foulk Road in Concord Township. Work is expected to be completed in early February 2021. During the closure, Concord Road motorists will be detoured over Valley Brook Road and SmithBridge Road. Local access will be maintained up to the construction zone.

• Lane restrictions on the Conchester Highway between Routes 1 and Clayton Park Drive continue for reconstruction and widening.