Road report for May 27 through May 31

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on May 24, 2024

PennDOT has announced the following weather-dependent road projects that could affect drivers in the greater Chadds Ford area from May 27 through May 31. Motorists are urged to allow extra time traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change.

• Pipe replacement is scheduled on Old Kennett Road in Kennett Township, causing a daytime road closure on May 29 and 30. Old Kennett Road will be closed between Route 82 and Kaolin Road. During the closure, motorists will be directed to use East Hillendale Road and Route 82, but local access will be maintained.

• Utility installation will cause daytime lane closures at the intersection of Newark and Line roads in New Garden and West Marlborough townships through May 31.

• The widening of Route 1 continues. Through Monday, June 3, motorists should expect traffic delays because of a daytime lane closure for water main relocation on the northbound side of Route 1 between Greenwood Road and Orchard Avenue. This is part of the $10.4 million to add a third lane in both directions between Greenwood Road and the Kennett Oxford bypass.

• The southbound lanes of Route 1 will also be impacted beginning Tuesday, May 28 through Aug. 28 when utility relocation will cause daytime lane closures in both directions of Route 1 between Greenwood Road to just south of Schoolhouse Road.

• Pulte Homes roadwork will continue on northbound Route 202 through Monday, June 24, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Periodic weekday lane closures are scheduled between Cornerstone Drive and Springhill Drive when crews are actively working. Work may also take place on Saturdays or Sundays if needed by the contractor.

• Construction is underway on a $15.2 million project to replace the South Creek Road bridge over the Brandywine between Chadds Ford and Pennsbury townships. Work is expected to continue through fall 2025. South Creek Road will be closed 1,200 feet south of Bullock Road and 1.1 miles north of Cossart Road. During the closure, motorists are directed to use U.S. 1, Route 52, Center Meeting Road, and Delaware State Route 100 (Montchanin Road). Bicyclists traveling Bike Route L will be directed to use Bullock Road, Ring Road, Ridge Road, and Delaware State roadway Smithsbridge Road.

• 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