WEST EARL TWP, PA — Drivers entering northbound Route 222 from Route 772 in Lancaster County will face a weeklong ramp closure beginning Monday, October 19, as bridge repairs continue at the Brownstown/Rothsville interchange. The restriction will also close the far-right acceleration lane, although both northbound through lanes will remain open.
At a Glance
- Roads Affected: Route 772 ramp to northbound Route 222 and northbound Route 222 acceleration lane
- Dates: Monday, October 19, through Monday, October 26, 2026
- Times: Continuous closure from 6:00 AM October 19 until 8:00 PM October 26, weather permitting
- Reason: Bridge expansion joint and concrete repairs
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) will close the entrance ramp and adjacent acceleration lane while crews repair the northbound Route 222 bridge over North Church Street in West Earl Township.
Drivers attempting to enter northbound Route 222 from Route 772 will be directed to follow a posted detour using southbound Route 272 (Oregon Pike), Jake Landis Road, and Butter Road to reach Route 222 North.
Both northbound mainline lanes will remain open throughout the repairs. However, PennDOT expects travel delays through the work zone as motorists navigate the interchange restrictions.
The repairs are part of an $8.49 million pavement preservation project covering 3.3 miles of Route 222 through Manheim, Warwick and West Earl townships.
The larger project includes resurfacing, pavement milling, base repairs, concrete patching, guiderail improvements, pavement markings and updated signs between the Bushong Road and Pool Road overhead bridges.
New Enterprise Stone and Lime Company Inc., based in New Enterprise, Pennsylvania, is the project contractor.
Motorists should plan extra travel time, follow posted detour signs, and use caution when approaching the construction area.
Avoid unexpected closures and frustrating delays. Before heading out, visit the MyChesCo Traffic Center at https://www.mychesco.com/traffic/ for roadwork alerts, detours, and traffic updates across southeastern Pennsylvania.
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