SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA — As part of a comprehensive $14.9 million initiative to enhance stormwater management across the Philadelphia region, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced significant construction activities set to commence next week on several state highways in Delaware and Bucks counties. This ambitious project aims to upgrade facilities on more than 90 state highways, a critical step towards mitigating flooding and ensuring road safety.
Motorists navigating these areas should prepare for disruptions. Scheduled lane closures and roadworks are expected to impact traffic flow, leading to potential delays and backups. Specifically, construction efforts will focus on sawcutting, paving, and stormwater replacement tasks, each critical for the long-term improvement of the region’s infrastructure resilience against stormwater runoff.
In Delaware County, Ridge Road between Coopershawk Lane and Pheasant Lane in Chadds Ford Township will see a lane closure from April 8 to April 10, between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM, for sawcutting operations. Concurrently, Bucks County will experience similar disruptions. On Route 332 (Jacksonville Road) between Route 132 (Street Road) and Steamboat Drive in Warminster Township, paving work will necessitate a lane closure from April 8 through April 12, during the same hours. Additionally, an extended project on Route 213 (Old Lincoln Highway) in Middletown Township will see a lane closure into late May for stormwater replacement.
A notable closure will occur on Ridge Road between Smithbridge Road and US 202 (Wilmington Pike) in Chadds Ford and Concord townships, slated from April 10 through May 1. During this period, motorists are advised to use alternative routes via Smithbridge Road and U.S. 202 (Wilmington Pike). Despite these disruptions, PennDOT ensures local access will be maintained throughout the road closures.
Highway Materials, Inc., based in Flourtown, Montgomery County, has been contracted to carry out these essential upgrades, funded entirely by state resources. As these projects unfold, drivers are urged to plan extra travel time and exercise caution when approaching work zones. The scheduled activities, while weather-dependent, mark a significant step forward in enhancing the region’s roadway infrastructure and its capacity to manage stormwater effectively.
Drivers can check current road conditions by visiting the MyChesCo Traffic Center. Stay updated on the latest news and information from MyChesCo with our free newsletter. Follow MyChesCo on Twitter at twitter.com/MyChesCo and like us on Facebook at facebook.com/MyChesCo.
For the latest news on everything happening in Chester County and the surrounding area, be sure to follow MyChesCo on Google News and Microsoft Start.