PennDOT offering video help with roundabouts

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today launched a video to assist Pennsylvanians in navigating roundabouts. The video instructs viewers how to use both single and multi-lane roundabouts whether in a vehicle, on a bicycle or on foot. The video can be accessed by visiting the roundabout page on www.penndot.gov or by visiting the department’s YouTube channel.  “Data shows that...

PennDOT announces lane closures for road work this week

Lane restrictions are planned this week on Route 52 (Lenape Road), Route 401 (Conestoga Road) and Ship Road in Chester County, for high-friction surface treatment, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) said. The work schedule for next week, weather permitting, is: Monday, October 10, through Friday, October 14, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, lane restrictions are scheduled on Route 52...

Rt. 23 bridge to close for repairs, Aug. 5

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) will start construction Friday, August 5, on a $450,000 project to rehabilitate the structurally deficient bridge carrying Route 23 (Schuylkill Road) over French Creek in Phoenixville Borough and East Pikeland and Schuylkill townships. The project is scheduled to finish Sunday, August 14. Crews will work to rehabilitate the Route 23 (Schuylkill...

East Penn RR to close Rt. 52, Lenape Bridge, July 8-11

East Penn Railroad, LLC is scheduled to close Route 52 (Lenape Road) between Creek Road and Pocopson Road  from 6 PM Friday, July 8, through 5 AM Monday, July 11, for resurfacing, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced. During construction, Route 52 (Lenape Road) through traffic will be detoured over Pocopson Road, Route 926 (Street Road) and Creek Road. Heavy trucks...

Westtown Road to close for bridge repair

Westtown School is schedule to close Westtown Road between Oak Lane and Westtown Way in Westtown Township, Chester County, on Monday, June 13, through late July, for bridge replacement, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced. During construction, Westtown Road through traffic will be detoured over Route 926 (Street Road) and U.S. 202. Motorists are advised to allow...

PennDOT plans road, lane closures next week

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced that travel restrictions will occur next week on Route 52 (Lenape Road), U.S. 30, U.S. 1 and U.S. 202 in Chester County, for bridge repairs, median stabilization and patching operations.  The work schedule, which is weather dependent, is:    Send article as PDF   

Dinniman, Killion announce traffic signal grants

Municipalities across Chester County have been granted state funds for upgrades of traffic signals at various locations through the Green Light-Go Program, state Senators Andy Dinniman (D-19) and Tom Killion (R-9) announced Tuesday. Nine municipalities in Chester County qualified for some $1.2 million in state funds to improve intersections and traffic signals.    Send article...

Rt. 340 to close weekdays for two-week repair

Route 340 (Bondsville Road) is scheduled to close weekdays between Edges Mill Road and East Kings Highway in Caln Township, Chester County, beginning, Wednesday, May 18, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) said today.  The closure will be in effect Mondays through Fridays from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM through Wednesday, June 1.  During construction, Route 340 (Bondsville Road) motorists...

Creek Rd. in Birmingham closed Mon./Tue for repave

Creek Road is scheduled to close between Brintons Bridge Road and U.S. 1 (Baltimore Pike) in Birmingham Township, Chester County, on Monday, April 25, and Tuesday, April 26, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, for resurfacing, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced.    Send article as PDF   

Road closure in Willistown next week

Aqua Pennsylvania is planning weekday closures starting next week on Warren Avenue in Willistown Township for water main replacements, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced Thursday. From Monday, April 4 through Friday, April 29, Warren Avenue will be closed between Paoli Pike and Andrews Road in Willistown Township. Mondays through Fridays from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. During...