Traffic

Expect Delays: Pothole Repairs Hit U.S. 1, 30, 202

- by Alec Robson
Traffic alert, expect delays

CHESTER COUNTY, PA — Drivers across Chester County should prepare for periodic daytime lane closures and slowdowns next week as PennDOT crews repair deteriorating pavement on several major state highways.

At A Glance:

  • Roads Affected: U.S. 1 (Kennett-Oxford Bypass); U.S. 30 (Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass); U.S. 202; Route 23 (Ridge Road); Route 100 (Pottstown Pike Spur); Route 724 (Schuylkill Road); Corner Ketch Road; Old Baltimore Pike
  • Dates: Next week (exact dates not specified)
  • Times: Periodic daytime lane closures
  • Reason: Pothole and deteriorated pavement repairs

PennDOT District 6 said it has received more than 2,100 customer concerns about potholes since January 1 and has used 660 tons of asphalt across the five-county Philadelphia region. Work will take place on multiple high-traffic corridors in Chester County as part of that effort.

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In Chester County, repairs are scheduled for:

  • New Garden Township on U.S. 1 (Kennett-Oxford Bypass).
  • Valley, West Brandywine, Caln, East Caln, and West Whiteland townships along U.S. 30 (Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass).
  • West Whiteland, East Goshen, East Whiteland, and Tredyffrin townships along U.S. 202.
  • East Coventry and East Vincent townships on Route 23 (Ridge Road).
  • West Goshen and West Whiteland townships on Route 100 (Pottstown Pike Spur).
  • North Coventry and East Coventry townships on Route 724 (Schuylkill Road).
  • East Brandywine Township on Corner Ketch Road.
  • Lower Oxford Township on Old Baltimore Pike.
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Motorists should expect intermittent lane restrictions during daytime hours. No formal detours were announced, but drivers are urged to plan extra time, anticipate backups during peak travel periods, and consider alternate routes where possible.

PennDOT reminds motorists to slow down in active work zones and avoid distracted driving to protect roadway workers and fellow travelers.

For real-time local updates, lane closures, and developing commuter impacts, visit the MyChesCo Traffic Center at https://www.mychesco.com/traffic/ before heading out.

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