MEDIA, PA — Drivers in Delaware County face nearly four months of weekday detours as Aqua Pennsylvania prepares to close State Road for utility construction beginning Monday, November 2. The closure will affect the section between Route 252 (Providence Road) and Dora Drive in Media Borough and Upper Providence Township through February 26, 2027.
At a Glance
- Roads Affected: State Road between Route 252 (Providence Road) and Dora Drive
- Dates: Monday, November 2, 2026, through Friday, February 26, 2027
- Times: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, weekdays
- Reason: Aqua Pennsylvania utility construction
During the scheduled closures, drivers will be directed to follow a posted detour using Route 252 (Providence Road) and Rose Tree Road.
Local access will be maintained throughout construction, allowing residents and other local traffic to reach properties along the affected roadway.
The work is weather dependent, and motorists should expect possible backups and delays near the construction area and along the detour route.
Drivers who regularly travel through Media Borough and Upper Providence Township should plan extra time for weekday trips or consider alternate routes until the work is completed.
Don’t let months of road closures catch you off guard. Before traveling, visit the MyChesCo Traffic Center at https://www.mychesco.com/traffic/ for construction alerts, detour information, and traffic updates across Delaware County and southeastern Pennsylvania.
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