Road Report for Aug. 22 to Aug, 28

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on August 21, 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. 22 to Aug. 28. Motorists are urged to allow extra time if they are traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change.

• Tree trimming is expected to cause daytime lane closures on Route 1, between Parkersville Road and Independence Way in Pennsbury Township, on Thursday, Aug. 27.

• Manhole work will cause daytime lane closures on Gay Street, between Darling and New streets, in West Chester, from Aug. 24 through Sept. 24.

• Gas main replacement will cause daytime lane closures on Market Street, between Church and High streets, on West Chester from Aug. 26 through Sept. 18.

• Gas installation will continue to cause daytime lane closures on High Street, between Marshall and Lafayette streets in West Chester, through Aug. 31.

• 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.

• 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 Feb. 21 of 2021. 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.