EAST BRANDYWINE TWP, PA — Drivers in Chester County should prepare for weekday disruptions as the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) closes Corner Ketch Road in East Brandywine Township for roadway base repairs. The closure affects the section between Hopewell Road and Route 282 (Creek Road) through Tuesday, October 27.
At a Glance
- Roads Affected: Corner Ketch Road between Hopewell Road and Route 282 (Creek Road)
- Dates: Weekdays through Tuesday, October 27, 2026
- Times: 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily
- Reason: Roadway base repairs
During the closure, drivers will be directed to follow a posted detour using U.S. 322 (Horseshoe Pike), Little Washington Road, and Route 282 (Creek Road).
Local access will be maintained at all times, allowing residents and other local traffic to reach properties along the affected roadway.
The work is weather dependent, and PennDOT warns that backups and delays may occur near the construction area and along the detour route.
Motorists should plan extra travel time, follow posted detour signs, and consider alternate routes when traveling through East Brandywine Township during weekday construction hours.
Don’t let an unexpected road closure disrupt your commute. Visit the MyChesCo Traffic Center at https://www.mychesco.com/traffic/ before heading out for the latest roadwork alerts, detours, and traffic updates across Chester County and southeastern Pennsylvania.
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