PennDOT plans bridge repairs on Rt. 41

Construction will begin in mid-October on a two-month, $7.5 million project to improve two structurally deficient bridges on Route 41 (Gap Newport Pike) in Atglen Borough, West Fallowfield Township and West Sadsbury Township, Chester County, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced today. The project is scheduled to finish in December. To expedite the replacement of the bridge over Valley...

Dinniman: PennDOT getting outside help to fix potholes

WEST CHESTER – Anyone driving the region’s roadways knows that the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is struggling with keeping up with potholes on the roadways of Chester County. But now a state senator announced Thursday that the beleaguered agency will be brining in outside helpto smooth the ride. State Sen, Andy Dinniman (D-19) issued a statement saying that PennDOT is...

PennDOT announces road, lane closings

Spring means one thing on Pennsylvania’s roadways. Okay, two things: potholes and construction. While the former continues to be a concern in the Chester County area, the latter is starting up for the warm weather renovation season. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that there will be some road closures in the county in the coming weeks to accommodate utility...

926 bridge project delayed, but shortened

Construction now expected to start March, 2016; Rt. 52 traffic light confirmed By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times The aging Route 926 bridge over the Brandywine will have to survive at least one more winter, as PennDOT announced Friday that construction on its replacement will not start until March, 2016 at the earliest. For those of you dreading the start of construction of the Route 926 bridge replacement...

PennDOT hit over Birmingham potholes

Supervisors say they complain to no avail to state agency By Kris Firey-Poling, Correspondent, The Times Officials from Otto’s BMW present their land development plan at Monday’s Board of Supervisor’s meeting in Birmingham, Monday night. BIRMINGHAM — There’s nothing like potholes to get everyone talking, as demonstrated at Monday night’s township Board of Supervisor’s meeting. “These...

Rt. 52 Lenape Bridge slated for 3-day closure

PennDOT plans to resurface century-old bridge ahead of Rt. 926 bridge replacement The Lenape Bridge will close Wednesday for resurfacing and is expected to be reopened Friday afternoon. POCOPSON – The bridge over the Brandywine Creek is closing April 1. And no, that’s not an April Fools joke. The good news for local residents, though, is that in this case the closure will last just three days...

Dinniman: Exton train station construction to start this summer

An artist’s rendering of the improvements for the Exton train station. State Sen. Andy Dinniman announced today that construction is set to begin this summer on a project to expand the Exton Train Station. “Exton Station will be the first of five rail stations in our region that will experience major improvements going forward,” Dinniman said. “For those who use the Exton Station this means...

FINALLY: Rt. 52 roundabout is open

End of local traffic snares could only be temporary, though Updated, 3:22 p.m.: Adds opening of roundabout By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times The Route 52 roundabout appears to be close to opening, but Pocopson Township officials have not received any formal notice from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. POCOPSON — Months later than planned — and after detours and traffic messes that...

Dinniman seeks to build career training center in Coatesville

State Sen. Andrew Dinniman State Senator Andy Dinniman announced Thursday that he is working with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) to build a career training and education center as part of the redevelopment of the new Coatesville Train Station. “We are moving forward on a concept that will put a job skills, career training and education center right alongside Coatesville Train...

As roundabout nears completion, focus turns to Rt. 926 bridge

School officials, residents, business owners push for expedited replacement of bridge over Brandywine Updated: 6:20 p.m. add Sen. Pileggi comments By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times Although months behind schedule, it appears that the Rt. 52 roundabout is nearing completion, causing local officials and residents to turn their attention to the planned Route 926 bridge replacement, seeking an expedited...