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Chadds Ford road reports featuring PennDOT closures on Route 1, Route 202, and Route 52 with lane restrictions and detours

Road Report for April 27 to May 1

Chadds Ford road reports featuring PennDOT closures on Route 1, Route 202, and Route 52 with lane restrictions and detours
PennDOT updates: traffic disruptions on major Chadds Ford routes like Baltimore Pike and Wilmington-West Chester Pike

PennDOT has announced the following weather-dependent road projects that could affect drivers in the greater Chadds Ford area from April 27 to May 1. Motorists are urged to allow extra time traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change.

Overhead utility work will cause daytime lane shifts on Cypress Street between 660 E. Cypress and Ways Lane in Kennett Township through June 6.

Overhead utility work will also cause daytime lane shifts on Route 1 between Ways Lane and Fairville Road in Kennett, Pennsbury, and East Marlborough townships, and on Route 52 between E. Baltimore Pike and Wedgewood Drive in Kennett and Pennsbury townships through June 10.

Roadway reconstruction will cause lane shifts on the Conchester Highway between Chelsea Parkway and Cherry Tree Road in Upper Chichester from July 21 through October 15.

Roadway construction will continue next week on Route 1 between the Kennett Oxford Bypass and Greenwood Road in Kennett and East Marlborough townships. From Friday, April 17, through Friday, July 31, motorists should expect daytime lane closures in both direction as crews will mill and overlay Route 1; construct a third travel lane on certain sections of the road in each direction and use existing shoulders and right turn lanes to create a third lane for the rest of the corridor; build sidewalks along the north side of Route 1 from Schoolhouse Road to the Longwood Village Shopping Center entrance; eliminate the left turn movement from Orchard Avenue onto Route 1; install two new Dynamic Message Signs; and upgrade five signalized intersections

Vegetation management will cause daytime lane closures on Route 82 between Route 842 and Route 926 in East Marlborough Township through April 30.

Overhead utility work will cause daytime lane shifts on Cypress Street between E. Cypress Street and Ways Lane in Kennett Township, Route 1 between Ways Lane and Fairville Road in Kennett, Pennsbury, and East Marlborough townships, and on Route 52 between E. Baltimore Pike and Wedgewood Drive in Kennett and Pennsbury townships through June 10.

Vegetation management will cause weekday lane closures on Red Lion Road between Marlboro and Lenape Unionville roads in Pocopson Township through May 1.

Drivers should expect daytime lane closures on Route 1 between Creek and Ring Roads in Chadds Ford Township through April 30 for roadway construction.

ADA ramp and sidewalk installation will also cause daytime lane closures on Creek Road between Route 1 and Upper Bank Drive in Chadds Ford Township through April 30.

Utility construction will cause daytime detours on Route 926 between Concord and Northgate roads in Westtown Township from April 5 through May 9. During the closure, passenger vehicles will be directed to use Concord Road, Oakbourne Road, and Shiloh Road. Trucks will be directed to use Route 202, Route 3, and Route 352.

Utility installation will cause daytime lane closures on E. Marshall Street at its intersection with N. High Street in West Chester through May 8.

Intersection reconstruction will cause a full 24/7 closure of Bethel Avenue between Conchester Highway and Cherry Tree Road through late 2026. Detours to be posted.

Kennett Square is reporting that the Birch Street Reconstruction Project is scheduled to end in the spring of 2026. During this time, Birch Street will experience rolling road closures where one or both lanes of traffic may be closed for a few hundred feet at a time. In general, the road will be open to local traffic, and road closures will be minimized as much as possible. When both lanes of traffic need to be closed for construction activities, access will be available on both sides of Birch Street, from South Broad Street and South Walnut Street.

About Rich Schwartzman

Rich Schwartzman has been reporting on events in the greater Chadds Ford area since September 2001 when he became the founding editor of The Chadds Ford Post. In April 2009 he became managing editor of ChaddsFordLive. He is also an award-winning photographer.

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Chadds Ford road reports featuring PennDOT closures on Route 1, Route 202, and Route 52 with lane restrictions and detours

Road Report for April 20 to April 24

Chadds Ford road reports featuring PennDOT closures on Route 1, Route 202, and Route 52 with lane restrictions and detours
PennDOT updates: traffic disruptions on major Chadds Ford routes like Baltimore Pike and Wilmington-West Chester Pike

PennDOT has announced the following weather-dependent road projects that could affect drivers in the greater Chadds Ford area from April 20 to April 24. Motorists are urged to allow extra time traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change.

Traffic signal construction is scheduled next week at the intersection of Routes 202 and 926 in Westtown Township. The construction, from April 20 through Friday, April 24, will cause daytime lane closures with flagging. Drivers are advised to allow extra time when traveling through the work area because backups and delays will occur.

Overhead utility work will cause daytime lane shifts on Cypress Street between 660 E. Cypress and Ways Lane in Kennett Township through June 6.

Overhead utility work will also cause daytime lane shifts on Route 1 between Ways Lane and Fairville Road in Kennett, Pennsbury, and East Marlborough townships, and on Route 52 between E. Baltimore Pike and Wedgewood Drive in Kennett and Pennsbury townships through June 10.

Roadway reconstruction will cause lane shifts on the Conchester Highway between Chelsea Parkway and Cherry Tree Road in Upper Chichester from July 21 through October 15.

Roadway construction will continue next week on Route 1 between the Kennett Oxford Bypass and Greenwood Road in Kennett and East Marlborough townships. From Friday, April 17, through Friday, July 31, motorists should expect daytime lane closures in both direction as crews will mill and overlay Route 1; construct a third travel lane on certain sections of the road in each direction and use existing shoulders and right turn lanes to create a third lane for the rest of the corridor; build sidewalks along the north side of Route 1 from Schoolhouse Road to the Longwood Village Shopping Center entrance; eliminate the left turn movement from Orchard Avenue onto Route 1; install two new Dynamic Message Signs; and upgrade five signalized intersections

Road resurfacing will cause daytime lane closures at the intersection of Routes 202 and 926 in Westtown Township from Tuesday, April 14, through Friday, April 24, for drainage, signage, milling, and paving.

Vegetation management will cause daytime lane closures on Route 82 between Route 842 and Route 926 in East Marlborough Township through April 30.

Overhead utility work will cause daytime lane shifts on Cypress Street between E. Cypress Street and Ways Lane in Kennett Township, Route 1 between Ways Lane and Fairville Road in Kennett, Pennsbury, and East Marlborough townships, and on Route 52 between E. Baltimore Pike and Wedgewood Drive in Kennett and Pennsbury townships through June 10.

Vegetation management will cause weekday lane closures on Red Lion Road between Marlboro and Lenape Unionville roads in Pocopson Township through May 1.

Drivers should expect daytime lane closures on Route 1 between Creek and Ring Roads in Chadds Ford Township through April 30 for ADA ramp and sidewalk installation.

ADA ramp and sidewalk installation will also cause daytime lane closures on Creek Road between Route 1 and Upper Bank Drive in Chadds Ford Township through April 30.

Utility construction will cause daytime detours on Route 926 between Concord and Northgate roads in Westtown Township from April 5 through May 9. During the closure, passenger vehicles will be directed to use Concord Road, Oakbourne Road, and Shiloh Road. Trucks will be directed to use Route 202, Route 3, and Route 352.

Utility installation will cause daytime lane closures on E. Marshall Street at its intersection with N. High Street in West Chester through May 8.

Intersection reconstruction will cause a full 24/7 closure of Bethel Avenue between Conchester Highway and Cherry Tree Road through late 2026. Detours to be posted.

Kennett Square is reporting that the Birch Street Reconstruction Project is scheduled to end in the spring of 2026. During this time, Birch Street will experience rolling road closures where one or both lanes of traffic may be closed for a few hundred feet at a time. In general, the road will be open to local traffic, and road closures will be minimized as much as possible. When both lanes of traffic need to be closed for construction activities, access will be available on both sides of Birch Street, from South Broad Street and South Walnut Street.

About Rich Schwartzman

Rich Schwartzman has been reporting on events in the greater Chadds Ford area since September 2001 when he became the founding editor of The Chadds Ford Post. In April 2009 he became managing editor of ChaddsFordLive. He is also an award-winning photographer.

Road Report for April 20 to April 24 Read More »

PennDOT road projects with closures, detours, and lane restrictions in Chadds Ford area Caption: Weekly PennDOT updates: construction zones impacting local drivers and traffic Description: Visual of PennDOT work signs and roadway disruptions highlighting closures, repairs, and detours for community travel alerts

Road Report for April 13 to April 17

PennDOT road projects with closures, detours, and lane restrictions in Chadds Ford area Caption: Weekly PennDOT updates: construction zones impacting local drivers and traffic Description: Visual of PennDOT work signs and roadway disruptions highlighting closures, repairs, and detours for community travel alerts
PennDOT road projects with closures, detours, and lane restrictions in Chadds Ford area Caption: Weekly PennDOT updates: construction zones impacting local drivers and traffic Description: Visual of PennDOT work signs and roadway disruptions highlighting closures, repairs, and detours for community travel alerts

PennDOT has announced the following weather-dependent road projects that could affect drivers in the greater Chadds Ford area from April 13 to April 17. Motorists are urged to allow extra time traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change.

Roadway construction will continue next week on Route 1 between the Kennett Oxford Bypass and Greenwood Road in Kennett and East Marlborough townships. From Friday, April 17, through Friday, July 31, motorists should expect daytime lane closures in both direction as crews will mill and overlay Route 1; construct a third travel lane on certain sections of the road in each direction and use existing shoulders and right turn lanes to create a third lane for the rest of the corridor; build sidewalks along the north side of Route 1 from Schoolhouse Road to the Longwood Village Shopping Center entrance; eliminate the left turn movement from Orchard Avenue onto Route 1; install two new Dynamic Message Signs; and upgrade five signalized intersections within the corridor.

Vegetation management will cause daytime lane closures on Brandywine Drive between Chestnut Hollow Lane and Northbrook Road in West Bradford and Newlin townships through April 18.

Road resurfacing will cause daytime lane closures at the intersection of Routes 202 and 926 in Westtown Township from Tuesday, April 14, through Friday, April 24, for drainage, signage, milling, and paving.

Vegetation management will cause daytime lane closures on Route 82 between Route 842 and Route 926 in East Marlborough Township through April 30.

Overhead utility work will cause daytime lane shifts on Cypress Street between E. Cypress Street and Ways Lane in Kennett Township, Route 1 between Ways Lane and Fairville Road in Kennett, Pennsbury, and East Marlborough townships, and on Route 52 between E. Baltimore Pike and Wedgewood Drive in Kennett and Pennsbury townships through June 10.

Vegetation management will cause weekday lane closures on Red Lion Road between Marlboro and Lenape Unionville roads in Pocopson Township through May 1.

Drivers should expect daytime lane closures on Route 1 between Creek and Ring Roads in Chadds Ford Township through April 30 for ADA ramp and sidewalk installation.

ADA ramp and sidewalk installation will also cause daytime lane closures on Creek Road between Route 1 and Upper Bank Drive in Chadds Ford Township through April 30.

Utility construction will cause daytime detours on Route 926 between Concord and Northgate roads in Westtown Township from April 5 through May 9. During the closure, passenger vehicles will be directed to use Concord Road, Oakbourne Road, and Shiloh Road. Trucks will be directed to use Route 202, Route 3, and Route 352.

Vegetation management will cause daytime lane closures on Northbrook Road between Route 162 and Indian Hannah Road, and on Wawaset Road between Camp Linden Road and Carolannes Way in Pocopson Township through April 18.

Utility installation will cause daytime lane closures on E. Marshall Street at its intersection with N. High Street in West Chester through May 8.

Intersection reconstruction will cause a full 24/7 closure of Bethel Avenue between Conchester Highway and Cherry Tree Road through late 2026. Detours to be posted.

Road reconstruction will continue to cause lane shifts on Conchester Highway between Chelsea Parkway and Cherry Tree Road in Upper Chichester through Oct. 15.

Kennett Square is reporting that the Birch Street Reconstruction Project is scheduled to end in the spring of 2026. During this time, Birch Street will experience rolling road closures where one or both lanes of traffic may be closed for a few hundred feet at a time. In general, the road will be open to local traffic, and road closures will be minimized as much as possible. When both lanes of traffic need to be closed for construction activities, access will be available on both sides of Birch Street, from South Broad Street and South Walnut Street.

About Rich Schwartzman

Rich Schwartzman has been reporting on events in the greater Chadds Ford area since September 2001 when he became the founding editor of The Chadds Ford Post. In April 2009 he became managing editor of ChaddsFordLive. He is also an award-winning photographer.

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Road Report for Jan. 19 to Jan. 23

Road Report for Jan. 19 to Jan. 23

PennDOT has announced the following weather-dependent road projects that could affect drivers in the greater Chadds Ford area from Jan. 19 to Jan. 23. Motorists are urged to allow extra time traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change.

Continuing, motorists should expect daytime lane closures in both directions on Route 1 between the Kennett Oxford Bypass and Greenwood Road in Kennett and East Marlborough townships. The closures are to facilitate widening that 1.3-mile stretch of roadway to three lanes in both directions. Work is expected top continued through April 17.

Roadway construction will occur at the Route 202  and Route 926 intersection under a $2.9 million project to improve traffic flow and reduce crashes through the intersection in Thornbury and Westtown townships. Work is scheduled for Friday, Jan. 16, through Friday, Jan. 30, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with a periodic lane closures.

Boardwalk construction will cause daytime lane closures between Baltimore Pike and Upper Bank Drive in Chadds Ford Township through Feb. 27.

Intersection reconstruction will cause a full 24/7 closure of Bethel Avenue between Conchester Highway and Cherry Tree Road through late 2026. Detours to be posted.

Utility replacement will cause a daytime lane closure on E. Marshall Street with its intersection at N. High Street in West Chester through Feb. 9.

Gas service installation will cause daytime lane closures on State Route 2011 between E. Marshall and N. High streets in West Chester through Feb. 9.

Tree removal will cause road closures on Newark Road between Route 842 and Street Road in West Marlborough Township from Jan. 19 to Jan. 23. During the closure, motorists will be directed to use Route 842 (Upland Road/Clonmell Upland Road), Route 841 (Chatham Road), and Route 926 (Street Road).

Road reconstruction will continue to cause lane shifts on Conchester Highway between Chelsea Parkway and Cherry Tree Road in Upper Chichester through Oct. 15.

Roadway construction will cause daytime lane closures on Route 1 between the Kennett Oxford Bypass and Webb Barn Lane in East Marlborough and Kennett townships through April 24, 2026.

Overhead utility construction will continue, causing daytime lane shifts on Route 1 between the Kennett Oxford Bypass and Walnut Street in Kennett Township.

Kennett Square is reporting that the Birch Street Reconstruction Project is scheduled to end in the spring of 2026. During this time, Birch Street will experience rolling road closures where one or both lanes of traffic may be closed for a few hundred feet at a time. In general, the road will be open to local traffic, and road closures will be minimized as much as possible. When both lanes of traffic need to be closed for construction activities, access will be available on both sides of Birch Street, from South Broad Street and South Walnut Street.

Overhead utility work will continue to cause daytime lane shifts on Baltimore Pike between the Kennett/Oxford Bypass and Walnut Street in Kennett Township.

About Rich Schwartzman

Rich Schwartzman has been reporting on events in the greater Chadds Ford area since September 2001 when he became the founding editor of The Chadds Ford Post. In April 2009 he became managing editor of ChaddsFordLive. He is also an award-winning photographer.

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Road Report for Jan. 12 to Jan. 16

Road Report for Jan. 12 to Jan. 16

PennDOT has announced the following weather-dependent road projects that could affect drivers in the greater Chadds Ford area from Jan. 12 to Jan. 16. Motorists are urged to allow extra time traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change.

Boardwalk construction will cause daytime lane closures between Baltimore Pike and Upper Bank Drive in Chadds Ford Township through Feb. 27.

Intersection reconstruction will cause a full 24/7 closure of Bethel Avenue between Conchester Highway and Cherry Tree Road through late 2026. Detours to be posted.

Utility replacement will cause daytime lane closures on Baltimore Pike at its intersection with Scarlet Road in New Garden Township through Jan. 19

Utility replacement will also cause daytime lane closures on Newark Road at its intersection with Baltimore Pike in New Garden Township through Jan. 19.

Utility replacement will cause a daytime lane closure on E. Marshall Street with its intersection at N. High Street in West Chester through Feb. 9/

Gas service installation will cause daytime lane closures on State Route 2011 between E. Marshall and N. High streets in West Chester through Feb. 9.

Now through Jan. 17, the replacement of the aboveground electrical facility will cause daytime lane closures on State Route 3033 between Newark Road and Polo Road in New Garden Township.

Tree removal will cause road closures on Newark Road between Route 842 and Street Road in West Marlborough Township from Jan. 19 to Jan. 23. During the closure, motorists will be directed to use Route 842 (Upland Road/Clonmell Upland Road), Route 841 (Chatham Road), and Route 926 (Street Road).

Road reconstruction will continue to cause lane shifts on Conchester Highway between Chelsea Parkway and Cherry Tree Road in Upper Chichester through Oct. 15.

Roadway construction will cause daytime lane closures on Route 1 between the Kennett Oxford Bypass and Webb Barn Lane in East Marlborough and Kennett townships through April 24, 2026.

Overhead utility construction will continue, causing daytime lane shifts on Route 1 between the Kennett Oxford Bypass and Walnut Street in Kennett Township.

Kennett Square is reporting that the Birch Street Reconstruction Project is scheduled to end in the spring of 2026. During this time, Birch Street will experience rolling road closures where one or both lanes of traffic may be closed for a few hundred feet at a time. In general, the road will be open to local traffic, and road closures will be minimized as much as possible. When both lanes of traffic need to be closed for construction activities, access will be available on both sides of Birch Street, from South Broad Street and South Walnut Street.

Overhead utility work will continue to cause daytime lane shifts on Baltimore Pike between the Kennett/Oxford Bypass and Walnut Street in Kennett Township.

, motorists should expect daytime lane closures in both directions on Route 1 between the Kennett Oxford Bypass and Greenwood Road in Kennett and East Marlborough townships. The closures are to facilitate widening that 1.3-mile stretch of roadway to three lanes in both directions.

About Rich Schwartzman

Rich Schwartzman has been reporting on events in the greater Chadds Ford area since September 2001 when he became the founding editor of The Chadds Ford Post. In April 2009 he became managing editor of ChaddsFordLive. He is also an award-winning photographer.

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Road Report for Jan. 5 to Jan. 9

Road Report for Jan. 5 to Jan. 9

PennDOT has announced the following weather-dependent road projects that could affect drivers in the greater Chadds Ford area from Jan. 5 to Jan. 9. Motorists are urged to allow extra time traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change.

Tree removal will cause road closures on Newark Road between Route 842 and Street Road in West Marlborough Township from Jan. 19 to Jan. 23. During the closure, motorists will be directed to use Route 842 (Upland Road/Clonmell Upland Road), Route 841 (Chatham Road), and Route 926 (Street Road).

Road reconstruction will continue to cause lane shifts on Conchester Highway between Chelsea parkway and Cherry Tree Road in Upper Chichester through Oct. 15.

Meter relocation will cause daytime lane closures on Price Street in West Chesterthrough Jan. 5.

Roadway construction will cause daytime lane closures on Route 1 between the Kennett Oxford Bypass and Webb Barn Lane in East Marlborough and Kennett townships through April 24, 2026.

Overhead utility construction will continue, causing daytime lane shifts on Route 1 between the Kennett Oxford Bypass and Walnut Street in Kennett Township.

Kennett Square is reporting that the Birch Street Reconstruction Project is scheduled to end in the spring of 2026. During this time, Birch Street will experience rolling road closures where one or both lanes of traffic may be closed for a few hundred feet at a time. In general, the road will be open to local traffic, and road closures will be minimized as much as possible. When both lanes of traffic need to be closed for construction activities, access will be available on both sides of Birch Street, from South Broad Street and South Walnut Street.

Overhead utility work will continue to cause daytime lane shifts on Baltimore Pike between the Kennett/Oxford Bypass and Walnut Street in Kennett Township.

Continuing, motorists should expect daytime lane closures in both directions on Route 1 between the Kennett Oxford Bypass and Greenwood Road in Kennett and East Marlborough townships. The closures are to facilitate widening that 1.3-mile stretch of roadway to three lanes in both directions.

About Rich Schwartzman

Rich Schwartzman has been reporting on events in the greater Chadds Ford area since September 2001 when he became the founding editor of The Chadds Ford Post. In April 2009 he became managing editor of ChaddsFordLive. He is also an award-winning photographer.

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Road Report for Dec. 29 to Jan. 2

Road Report for Dec. 29 to Jan. 2

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

Road reconstruction will continue to cause lane shifts on Conchester Highway between Chelsea parkway and Cherry Tree Road in Upper Chichester through Oct. 15, 2026.

Meter relocation will cause daytime lane closures on Price Street in West Chesterthrough Jan. 5, 2026.

Utility construction will cause daytime lane closures on Route 926 at its intersection with River Birch Circle in East Marlborough Township through Dec. 29.

Utility installation will cause daytime lane closures on Naaman’s Creek Road at its intersection with Princess Anne Road in Bethel Township through Dec. 31.

Meter relocation will cause daytime lane closures on Price Street at its intersection with S. Darlington Road in West Chester Borough through Dec. 29.

Roadway construction will cause daytime lane closures on Route 1 between the Kennett Oxford Bypass and Webb Barn Lane in East Marlborough and Kennett townships through April 24, 2026.

Overhead utility construction will continue, causing daytime lane shifts on Route 1 between the Kennett Oxford Bypass and Walnut Street in Kennett Township through the end of the year.

Kennett Square is reporting that the Birch Street Reconstruction Project is scheduled to end in the spring of 2026. During this time, Birch Street will experience rolling road closures where one or both lanes of traffic may be closed for a few hundred feet at a time. In general, the road will be open to local traffic, and road closures will be minimized as much as possible. When both lanes of traffic need to be closed for construction activities, access will be available on both sides of Birch Street, from South Broad Street and South Walnut Street.

Overhead utility construction will cause daytime lane shifts on Route 52 between the Kennett/Oxford Bypass and Old Baltimore Pike and between Baltimore Pike and Cossart Road in Kennett Township through Dec. 31.

Overhead utility work will also cause daytime lane shifts on Baltimore Pike between the Kennett/Oxford Bypass and Walnut Street in Kennett Township through the end of the year.

Continuing, motorists should expect daytime lane closures in both directions on Route 1 between the Kennett Oxford Bypass and Greenwood Road in Kennett and East Marlborough townships. The closures are to facilitate widening that 1.3-mile stretch of roadway to three lanes in both directions.

About Rich Schwartzman

Rich Schwartzman has been reporting on events in the greater Chadds Ford area since September 2001 when he became the founding editor of The Chadds Ford Post. In April 2009 he became managing editor of ChaddsFordLive. He is also an award-winning photographer.

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