July 21, 2023 - ChaddsFordLive.com

Water main break in Kennett Sq.

Due to a water main break, water service will be interrupted on the 400 block of Maple Alley. The Borough estimates repairs to be completed this evening.

After completion and restoration of water service, as a precautionary measure, the 400 block of Maple Alley will be on a boil water notice until the evening of evening Monday, July 24, to allow for testing of the impacted area.

For any questions or concerns, you can contact the Borough at 610-444-6020 or via email at help@kennettsq.org.

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Borough replacing water main

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Kennett Square’s water main on E. South Street — between S. Union Street and S. Walnut Street — will be replaced this summer, according to an email from the borough. The work is tentatively planned to start on or about Aug. 7 and is expected to be completed by November. The contractor, Barrasso Excavation Inc. will work from approximately 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday. They may work later on certain days to complete a day’s work but no later than 7 p.m. They may also periodically work Fridays and weekends if needed.

The one exception to this schedule is that work in the intersection of South Street and S. Union Street will be performed overnight, from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. That work is expected to take up to three nights to complete. The intersection will be re-opened to traffic during non-work hours.

During most of the construction, one lane of E. South Street will be closed during work hours, but the road will remain open to traffic with traffic control. The road is planned to be fully re-opened for its full width after work hours.

Full road closures will be needed while work is performed at the various intersections during work hours. Detour routes will be provided around the construction zones during times of road closures. It is suggested to allow for additional travel time during this period to account for any potential delays from road closures. Each closure is expected to be approximately three days. As noted, the intersections and roads will be re-opened to traffic each day after work hours. Detours and road closures will be posted on the Boroughs website and Facebook page.

If your water service is connected to the water main that is being replaced, the Borough anticipates your water will be shut off for one day while a new service is installed (likely in August). Each respective resident will be directly notified in advance of any shut-offs.

The Borough now crafts a monthly e-newsletter to keep residents informed of “what’s happening” in the Borough. You can sign-up to receive the Borough’s monthly e-newsletter here.

For any questions or concerns, you can contact the Borough at 610-444-6020 or via email at help@kennettsq.org.

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Road Report for July 22 through July 28

Along the Ford

PennDOT has announced the following weather-dependent road projects that could affect drivers in the greater Chadds Ford area from July 22 through July 28. Motorists are urged to allow extra time traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change.

• Curb and storm sewer installation will cause periodic daytime lane closures on Hannum Avenue between W. Washington Street and N. Everhart Avenue through July 31.

• Utility installation will cause periodic lame shifts and closures on N. High. Street between Market and Gay streets through July 28.

• As part of the Pulte Homes/Spring Lake project, one lane of northbound Route 202 between Cornerstone Drive and Springhill Drive will be closed to traffic July 17-30 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. to perform grading work.

• PennDOT’s District 6 Bridge Unit has requested the closure of Smithbridge Road over Webb Creek in Concord Township due to recent bridge inspection findings. The findings indicate that there is advanced superstructure and substructure deterioration that warrants immediate closure. Smithbridge Road is closed with a detour west of Fox Hill Farms, between Arbor Circle and Palmer Drive. PennDOT will be posting detour signs to assist with travel through the area. No dates were given.

• Because of utility improvements, motorists should expect overnight lane closures on southbound Route 202 at Brintons Bridge Road from Monday, July 17, through Friday, July 28 at the Chadds Ford- Birmingham Township border.

• Utility restoration will cause overnight lane closures on N. High. Street between Chestnut and Gay streets in West Chester through July 28.

• Vegetation management will cause daytime lane closures on the following roadways through Aug. 5: Pocopson Road between Street and Lenape roads and Unionville-Wawaset Road between Wawaset and Brag Hill roads in Pocopson Township; Street Road between Pocopson and Birmingham roads in Pocopson and Birmingham townships.

• Chip sealing, sweeping and line striping will cause daytime lane closures on Chatham Road between Laramee and Doe Run roads in West Marlborough Township through July 30.

• Water main extensions will cause daytime lane restrictions with flagging on High. Street between Nields Street and Rosendale Avenue in West Chester through Aug. 31.

• 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.

• 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.

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Academic Achievement July 21

School & Education

• Madison Carr of Chadds Ford was named to President’s List at Coastal Carolina University. Students who made the President’s List have achieved a 4.0 grade point average during the semester.

• Samuel Biddle of Chadds Ford was among 2,650-plus students who received their degrees at the spring 2023 commencement ceremonies at Middle Tennessee State University.

• Johnathan Fager, of Chadds Ford was named to the Avila University Spring 2023 Dean’s List. To qualify, students must earn a GPA of 3.5 or higher.