EAST HEMPFIELD TWP, PA — Drivers in Lancaster County should prepare for weekend delays as PennDOT conducts concrete patching and repair work along Route 283.
At a Glance:
- Roads Affected: Route 283
- Dates: Friday, March 27, through Monday, March 30
- Times: 7:00 PM – 6:00 AM (continuous weekend work)
- Reason: Concrete patching and spall repairs
PennDOT said single-lane restrictions will be in place in both directions between Esbenshade Road and State Road (Route 772), though only one direction will be impacted at a time.
No detour is planned, but motorists should expect reduced travel speeds and possible backups throughout the weekend. Plan extra time and consider alternate routes, especially during peak travel periods.
The work was originally scheduled to begin earlier but was delayed due to expected heavy rain.
Drivers are urged to remain alert, reduce speeds, and watch for changing traffic patterns in the work zone.
For real-time updates and additional traffic alerts across the region, visit the MyChesCo Traffic Center: https://www.mychesco.com/traffic/.
Support the local news that supports Chester County. MyChesCo delivers reliable, fact-based reporting and essential community resources—free for everyone. If you value that, click here to become a patron today.