Road Report for May 20 through May 26

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on May 19, 2023

PennDOT has announced the following weather-dependent road projects that could affect drivers in the greater Chadds Ford area from May 20 through May 26. Motorists are urged to allow extra time traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change.

• Paving on High Street between Biddle and W. Gay streets in West Chester will cause overnight lane closures—8 p.m. to 5 a.m.—from May 23 to May 30.

• Comcast utility improvements will cause weekday lane closures from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Route 1 and State Street between Route 41 and Meredith Street in Avondale and Kennett Square boroughs, and New Garden and Kennett townships from May 22 to June 22.

• PECO utility improvements will cause daytime lane closures on Route 926 between Unionville Road and Willowdale Lane in East Marlborough Township from May 22 to June 2.

• Trench restoration will cause overnight lane closures on W. Market Street between New and High streets in West Chester from May 22 to June 2.

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

• Roadway reconstruction is causing 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.

• 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.