Road Report for Oct. 14 through Oct. 20

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on October 12, 2023

PennDOT has announced the following weather-dependent road projects that could affect drivers in the greater Chadds Ford area from Oct. 14 through Oct. 20. Motorists are urged to allow extra time traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change.

• Milling, paving, and utility adjustments will cause a lane closure on Springlawn Road between Cheyney and Glen Mills roads in Concord and Thornbury townships from Monday, Oct. 16, through Friday, Oct. 20, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and again from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. the following morning.

• Utility improvements will cause an overnight closure of South Street between Broad and Union streets in Kennett Square Borough from Sunday, Oct. 22, through Wednesday, Oct. 25. Route 82 will be closed during the day between Broad and Walnut from Wednesday, Oct. 25 through Friday, Oct. 27. Detours will be posted.

• Thursday, Oct. 19 through Oct. 24. During the closure, motorists will be directed to use Birch Street, Broad Street, Route 82 (South Street), Taylor Street, Chestnut Street, and Hornblende Avenue. Local access will be maintained up to the work zone.

• Bridge repair will close Route 926 between Stroud Lane and Newark Road in West Marlborough Township through Oct. 20. Detours will be posted.

• Work to replace the bridge that carries Smithbridge Road over Webb Creek in Concord Township is underway. The 96-year-old bridge has been closed since July 14, following an inspection that determined structure deterioration. During construction, motorists will be directed to follow the existing detour using Bethel Road, Garnet Mine Road, Route 491, and northbound Route 202. The project is scheduled to finish in April of 2024.

• Roadway reconstruction will cause lane closures on Route 202 between Smithbridge Road and Watkin Avenue through Oct. 31. The closures will go from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and again between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m.

• Utility installation will cause periodic lane shifts on N. High Street between Route 2 and Gay Street in West Chester through Dec. 25.

• Utility installation will cause periodic lane closures on Route 3 between High and Walnut streets, and on High Street between Market and Gay streets in West Chester through Dec. 25.

• 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.