UPPER PROVIDENCE TWP, PA — Drivers in Delaware County should prepare for a three-day road closure this week as the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) schedules pipe replacement work on Ridley Creek Road. The closure will affect traffic between Steeplechase Drive and Feathering Road from Wednesday, October 21, through Friday, October 23.
At a Glance
- Roads Affected: Ridley Creek Road between Steeplechase Drive and Feathering Road
- Dates: Wednesday, October 21, through Friday, October 23, 2026
- Times: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM daily
- Reason: Pipe replacement
Ridley Creek Road will be closed to traffic during the scheduled work hours, weather permitting.
Drivers will be directed to follow a posted detour using Rose Tree Road, Route 352 (Middletown Road), Van Leer Avenue, and Barren Road.
PennDOT warns that backups and delays may occur near the construction area and along the detour route. Motorists should plan extra travel time or seek alternate routes during the daytime restrictions.
Don’t let an unexpected road closure disrupt your day. Before heading out, visit the MyChesCo Traffic Center at https://www.mychesco.com/traffic/ for the latest construction alerts, detours, and traffic updates across southeastern Pennsylvania.
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