Road Report for March 9 through March 15

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on March 8, 2024

PennDOT has announced the following weather-dependent road projects that could affect drivers in the greater Chadds Ford area from March 9 through March 15. Motorists are urged to allow extra time traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change.

• Road restoration will cause periodic daytime lane closures on Route 1 between Constitution Drive and Joshua Way in Pennsbury Township through March 14.

• Through March 15, utility relocation will continue to cause periodic lane closures along Route 1 between McFarland and Greenwood roads in East Marlborough and Kennett townships.

• Motorists should expect a 24/7 lane closure on Route 1 between Orchard and Greenwood avenues in East Marlborough Township because of a house being moved out of the right of way. That is expected to last through April 26.

• Drilling will cause daytime lane closures on Birmingham Road at its intersection with Country Club Road in Birmingham Township from Feb. 12 through April 30.

• Overhead utility work will cause lane closures on Burrows Run Road between Route 52 and Hillendale Road in Kennett Township through March 29.

• Intersection improvements at South and Cypress streets in Kennett Square and Kennett Township, are scheduled to continue through April 30. Weekday road closures are set for South Street between Center and Broad streets in the borough, and on Cypress between Walnut Street and Cope Road in the township.

• Comcast will be performing fiber optic cable installation on Baltimore Pike between Cedar Spring Road and Buena Vista Drive in New Garden Township, through Friday, March 15, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. causing a weekday traffic shift with a possibility of work on Saturday.

• PECO utility improvements will cause several daytime lane closures along Route 1 in Chester County. Through March 29, there will be closures in both directions between School House Road and Ladbroke Lane.

• Through Friday, March 29, PECO work will force a daytime lane closure on Burrows Run Road between Route 52 and Hillendale Road in Kennett Township.

• 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 late April of 2024.

• 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.