Caln Road Closure to Force Lengthy Detours Through November

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CALN TWP, PA — Motorists in Caln Township should prepare for three weeks of weekday detours beginning Monday, November 9, as PECO Energy installs utility facilities along Caln Road in Chester County, requiring daytime closures between Blackhorse Hill Road and Jennifer Drive.

At a Glance

  • Roads Affected: Caln Road, between Blackhorse Hill Road and Jennifer Drive.
  • Dates: Monday, November 9, through Monday, November 30, 2026, on weekdays.
  • Times: 9:00 AM–3:00 PM.
  • Reason: PECO utility facilities installation.

During the closures, drivers will be directed to use Route 340 (Kings Highway), Barley Sheaf Road, and Business U.S. 30 (Lincoln Highway) to bypass the construction area.

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Local access will be maintained throughout the project, but through traffic must follow the posted detour. PennDOT warns that backups and delays may occur near the work zone and along the alternate route.

The schedule is weather dependent. Motorists should plan extra travel time, particularly when traveling between Caln Road and surrounding major routes.

Before heading out, visit the MyChesCo Traffic Center at https://www.mychesco.com/traffic/ for the latest road closures, detours, and construction alerts across Chester County and southeastern Pennsylvania.

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