PennDOT has announced the following weather-dependent road projects that could affect drivers in the greater Chadds Ford area from Dec. 2 to Dec. 6. Motorists are urged to allow extra time traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change.
• Installation of a raised asphalt intersection and crosswalks will force the closure of Evergreen Drive at the Maris Grove intersection in Concord Township from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, Dec. 5 and 6.
• Manhole repairs will cause daytime lane closures on E. Market Street between Darlington Street and Woodbine Aly from Dec. 2 through Jan. 31.
• Utility and road construction will cause daytime lane closures on S. High Street between E. Miner Street and Rosedale Avenue through Dec. 31.
• Utility relocation and road widening will cause daytime lane closures on Route 1 from the Kennett/Oxford Bypass to Greenwood Road through Dec. 20.
• Gas main installation will cause daytime road closures on High Street between E. Union and E. Barnard streets in West Chester through Dec. 7.
• 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.
