CHESTER COUNTY, PA — Roadway construction on a vital stretch of U.S. 322 (West Chester Bypass) in East Bradford and West Goshen townships, Chester County, is set to proceed next week. The $3.6 million Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) project aims to enhance travel safety and efficiency over a 2.87-mile section.
From Monday, November 20, through Tuesday, November 21, motorists can expect periodic lane closures in both directions between U.S. 322 (Downingtown Pike) and U.S. 202 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM due to guide rail construction. Travelers are advised to anticipate delays and allow extra time when commuting through the affected area. All planned activities hinge on favorable weather conditions.
The comprehensive safety improvement project encompasses various enhancements such as narrowing the travel lanes, extending the acceleration lanes, replacing and installing traffic signals, and constructing shoulders for bicycles. Additional upgrades include the installation of center line rumble strips, replacement of guide rails, and the incorporation of wrong-way countermeasures throughout the project corridor.
The project spans from the intersection of U.S. 322 (West Chester Bypass) and U.S. 322 (Downingtown Pike) eastward to the U.S. 322 (West Chester Bypass) intersection with U.S. 202. Intersections involved in this project include North New Street, Route 100 (Pottstown Pike), Penn Drive, Phoenixville Pike, and U.S. 202.
The overarching goal of these improvements is to promote the safe and efficient movement of motorists and bicyclists along the U.S. 322 (West Chester Bypass) corridor.
The general contractor for the project is Allan Myers of Worcester, Montgomery County. The project, financed entirely with federal funds, is slated for completion this winter.
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