Rt. 52 roundabout faces delay
Six to eight weeks likely to be added to end of Sept. completion date
By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, The Times
Officials from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and RoadCon, the contractor building the Rt. 52 roundabout, address construction delays on the site during a recent township meeting.
POCOPSON — Representatives from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT)...
Denton Hollow residents get update on traffic
Pocopson, State Police detail efforts made to slow detour traffic
By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, The Times
State Police Lt. Rich D’Ambrosio addresses Pocopson residents concerning traffic issues on Denton Hollow Road, Monday night.
POCOPSON — What has the township done on Denton Hollow Road recently? That was the question…and residents living along the roadway who packed Monday night’s Board...
Did PECO failures set back roundabout project at least six weeks?
Power company said it was ahead of schedule, but all work on site stopped June 19
Updated: 4:45 p.m. includes comment from PECO
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
The failure of PECO to move these power lines has brought the Pocopson roundabout project to a near standstill since June 19. What had been an expected completion date of about Oct. 1 is not expected to be closer to the end of November.
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T/E Rt. 30 repaving starts Wed.
MALVERN — Rep. Duane Milne (R-167) announced on Tuesday that a $1.7 million resurfacing of Route 30 will begin construction on Wednesday in Tredyffrin and Easttown Townships.
The project will resurface four miles of roadway from the intersection of Route 252 to the intersection of Old Eagle School Road.
“Route 30 was devastated by this winter’s storms and frigid temperatures, and therefore is...
State, local police to crack down on DUI this weekend
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, the Pennsylvania State Police and local police are partnering to make the Independence Day holiday travel safer through enforcement targeted at motorists impaired by drugs or alcohol.
“Last year we saw Pennsylvanians make smarter decisions when it came to impaired driving over the Independence Day holiday, and I hope we continue to see that positive...
Lane closures on Rt. 30 in E. Caln, Wed.
EAST CALN — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced that there will be lane restrictions on the U.S. Route 30 Bypass in East Caln Township, Wednesday, June 25 and June 30 for paving.
The work schedule is: Wednesday (June 25) and Monday (June 30); there will be a lane closure on the Route 30 Bypass eastbound between Route 113 (Uwchlan Avenue) and Business Route 30 (Lincoln...
Rt. 322 to see lane closures next week
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that there will be a single lane closure weekdays on Route 322 (Downingtown Pike) between Sugars Bridge Road and Skelp Level Road in West Bradford and East Bradford townships, Chester County, from Monday, June 23 through Friday, July 11 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., for bridge construction. There will be no work on Thursday and Friday, July...
Dinniman highlights summer road projects in Chesco
WEST CHESTER — State Senator Andy Dinniman spoke Friday about plans for several major Chester County projects that are slated to break ground this spring and summer.
“In the coming weeks some of the Commonwealth’s most important transportation construction and improvement projects will begin right here in Chester County in large part due to November’s passage of the new $2.1 billion transportation...
PennDOT reveals bridge plans for Rt. 926
Residents express concern about Lenape Bridge, traffic worries
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
A rendering of the proposed new Rt. 926 bridge over Brandywine Creek, which could start construction as soon as Jan. 2015. In addition to the new span, the level of the adjoining roadway would be raised some nine feet to reduce flooding issues.
POCOPSON — After more than two decades of plans, debate...
Coatesville aims to pave path to renaissance
Ambitious free seminar will help area residents find jobs, start businesses
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
With redevelopment on the horizon, Coatesville officials say they are taking steps to ensure that area residents are well-prepared, including those who may be looking for a job, interested in launching a business, or hoping to expand one.
Utilizing an ambitious, wide-ranging...
