PennDOT has announced the following weather-dependent road projects that could affect drivers in the greater Chadds Ford area from Aug. 12 to Aug. 16. Motorists are urged to allow extra time traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change.
• Road repair will cause daytime road closure of Beaver Valley Road between Route 202 and Beaver Dam Road/Beaver Valley Road from Aug. 12 through Aug.16. During the closure, motorists are directed to use Beaver Dam Road, Brandywine Creek Road, Smithbridge Road, and Route 202,
• Utility installation will cause a daytime road closure of Bethel Road, between Featherbed and Smithbridge roads through Aug. 16.
• Water main relocation continues to cause daytime lane closures on Route 1 northbound between S. Orchard Avenue and Greenwood Road in East Marlborough Township through Aug. 16.
• Utility restoration will cause daytime lane closures on Route 1 between Greenwood Road and Schoolhouse Lane in East Marlborough Township through Aug. 30.
• Roundabout construction will force a full road closure of Route 926 between Route 841 (Chatham Road. Coatesville Road) and Route 796 (Daleville Jennersville Road), in Londonderry, London Grove, and West Marlborough townships from Sept. 3 through Oct.30. Detours will be posted.
• Roadway improvements will continue causing daytime single-lane closures on Route 1 between James Getty Lane and Pole Cat Road through Sept. 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.
