Road Report for Oct. 21 through Oct. 27

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on October 19, 2023

PennDOT has announced the following weather-dependent road projects that could affect drivers in the greater Chadds Ford area from Oct. 21 through Oct. 27. Motorists are urged to allow extra time traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change.

• On Sunday, Oct. 22, from 5 p.m. to 6 a.m. and Monday, Oct. 23, through Friday, Oct. 27, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and again from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. the following morning, a lane closure is scheduled on Springlawn Road between Cheyney Road and Glen Mills Road in Concord and Thornbury townships for milling, paving, and utility adjustments.

• Utility improvements will close lane closures on South Street in Kennett Square during the last week of October and into the first week in November. From Sunday, Oct. 29, through Tuesday, Oct. 31, from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. the following morning, South Street will be closed between Broad and Union streets. On Wednesday, Nov. 1 through Friday, Nov. 3, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., South Street will be closed between Broad and Walnut streets.

• Roadway reconstruction continues to cause lane closures on Naamans Creek Road between Route 202 and Graystone Drive in Concord Township through Oct. 31.

• 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 a bridge 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.