NORTH COVENTRY TWP, PA — Commuters traveling eastbound on Route 724 (Schuylkill Road) in North Coventry Township should prepare for months of daytime detours beginning Monday, May 25, as PECO Energy crews perform utility construction in Chester County.
At a Glance
- Roads Affected: Eastbound Route 724 (Schuylkill Road)
- Dates: Monday, May 25, through Monday, November 2
- Times: Weekdays from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Reason: PECO utility construction
According to PennDOT, eastbound Route 724 (Schuylkill Road) will be closed between Hanover Street and Keim Street during weekday work hours.
Drivers will be directed to use Hanover Street, U.S. 422 (Benjamin Franklin Highway), and Keim Street around the closure.
Local access will remain available throughout the project, but motorists should expect backups and slower travel along both the work zone and detour route. Drivers are encouraged to allow extra time and seek alternate routes when possible, especially during peak daytime travel periods.
PECO Energy is performing the work under a PennDOT Highway Occupancy Permit. All scheduled activities remain weather dependent and could change if conditions warrant.
Motorists looking for the latest updates on closures, delays, and detours across Chester County can visit the MyChesCo Traffic Center for continuing traffic coverage and real-time roadway information.
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