PennDOT has announced the following weather-dependent road projects that could affect drivers in the greater Chadds Ford area from July 29 to Aug. 2. Motorists are urged to allow extra time traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change.

• Maintenance activities are scheduled next week on Route 82 (Creek Road) in Kennett Township. On Monday and Tuesday, July 29 and 30, Route 82 will be closed during the day between Old Kennett Road and East Hillendale Road. During the closure, motorists will be directed to use East Hillendale Road and Old Kennett Road.

• Stormwater infrastructure repairs will also close, Bethel Road, between Smithbridge and Featherbed roads from Monday, July 29 through Friday, Aug. 9.

• The southbound lanes of Route 1 will be impacted by the lane widening project between the Oxford Kennett Bypass and Greenwood Road 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.

• Construction of the Baltimore Pike deceleration lane at Schoolhouse Lane has started. Schoolhouse Lane will be closed and detoured at Baltimore Pike during construction. Detour signs are in place to notify and direct motorists. The detour will be in place through July.

• Stormwater replacement will cause a 24/7 road closure of Kaolin Road between Chandler Mill and Ewart roads in Kennett and New Garden townships from July 15 through Aug. 2.

• Roadway improvements will continue causing daytime single-lane closures on Route 1 between James Getty Lane and Pole Cat Road through Aug. 9.

• Construction continues to replace Twin Bridges, 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 Smithbridge 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 is currently no date for completion.

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