PennDOT has announced the following weather-dependent road projects that could affect drivers in the greater Chadds Ford area from July 8 through July 14. Motorists are urged to allow extra time traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change.
• On Monday, July 10, through Friday, July 21, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., motorists should expect a lane closure on southbound Route 202 at its intersection with Route 926 for utility improvements.
• Now through July 14, utility restoration will cause daytime lane closures on Market Street between Darlington and N. Church streets, and between High and Church streets in West Chester.
• Utility restoration will cause overnight lane closures on N. High. Street between Chestnut and Gay streets in West Chester through July 28.
• On Tuesday, July 11, and Wednesday, July 12, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., alternating lane closures are scheduled in both directions on Route 1 between Lenape and Greenwood roads in Kennett Township for bridge inspection.
• 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 from July 5 to 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.
• Motorists should expect a full daytime closure, with detour, of N. Concord Road between Route 1 and Station Road in Concord Township because of utility installation. The work is expected to last until July 21.
• 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.
