PennDOT has announced the following road projects, which are weather-dependent and could affect drivers in the greater Chadds Ford area during the week of May 7 through May 13. Motorists are urged to allow extra time if traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change.
• Milling, patching, and repaving will cause lane closures on Route 1 from Brandywine Creek to Route 202 in Chadds Ford Township beginning May 9.
• Utility restoration will continue to cause lane restrictions on Route 1 between Independence Way and Ponds Edge Drive in Pennsbury Township through May 20.
• Utility replacement will cause daytime lane closures on Route 1 between Kennett Pike and Elmwood Road in Kennett Township on May 9.
• From Sunday, April 24, through late May, motorists should expect a 24/7 lane closure in both directions on Route 1 between Pole Cat Road and Route 322 in Concord Township for concrete patching operations.
• Running through June 10, utility replacement will cause lane closures on Route 1 between Elmwood and Lenape roads in Kennett Township.
• The Embreeville Road Bridge over the West Branch over the Brandywine Creek in Newlin Township remains closed because of the Sept. 1 flooding. The closure remains listed as indefinite.
