UPPER UWCHLAN TWP, PA — Motorists in Upper Uwchlan Township should prepare for three days of daytime detours beginning Tuesday, November 3, as the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) schedules roadway base repairs requiring the closure of Dorlan Mill Road in Chester County.
At a Glance
- Roads Affected: Dorlan Mill Road, between Longfields Way and Route 282 (Creek Road).
- Dates: Tuesday, November 3, through Thursday, November 5, 2026.
- Times: 7:00 AM–5:00 PM daily.
- Reason: Roadway base repairs.
During the closure, drivers will be directed to use Shelmire Road and Route 282 (Creek Road) to bypass the construction area.
Local access will be maintained throughout the project, but through traffic will need to follow the posted detour.
PennDOT warns that backups and delays may occur near the work zone and along the detour route. Motorists should allow extra travel time, particularly during morning and afternoon travel periods.
The construction schedule is weather dependent.
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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