Road Report for April 15 through April 21

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on April 14, 2023

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 April 15 through April 21. Motorists are urged to allow extra time if traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change.

• From Monday, April 17, through Friday, April 28, there will be weekday lane closures in both directions on Route 1 between Creek and Ring roads in Chadds Ford Township for utility work.

• Roadway reconstruction will cause daytime lane closures on Route 202 between Smithbridge Road and Watkin Avenue, and on Naamans Creek Road between Route 202 and Graystone Drive through Sept. 1.

• Utility restoration will cause daytime lane restrictions on Route 1 between Creek and Webb roads in Chadds Ford Township through April 20.

• Utility restoration will cause daytime lane closures on E. Cypress Street between Ways Lane and Point Place in Kennett Township through April 21.

• Utility restoration will also cause daytime lane closures on Route 1 between Constitution Drive and Sunny Ride Lane in Pennsbury Township through April 20.

• Daytime lane closures are expected on Route 1 between Schoolhouse and Greenwood roads in East Marlborough and Kennett Township from April 17-21 for tree clearing.

• Tree clearing operations are set to begin on Route 1 between the Kennett-Oxford Bypass and Greenwood Road in East Marlborough Township. This is part of the planned widening of Route 1 in that 1.3-mile stretch. The tree-clearing phase is expected to last from Monday, April 17 through Friday, April 21.

• Through April 18, construction by PECO will cause daytime lane closures at the intersection of Route 52 and Maple Lane in Kennett Township.

• Gas line installation will cause daytime lane closures on Route 1 between Schoolhouse Road and Ladbroke Lane in East Marlborough Township through June 30.

• Water main replacement will cause daytime lane closures on N. High Street between W. Ashbridge and W. Gay streets in West Chester through April 28.

• 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.