NEW GARDEN TWP, PA — Drivers in southern Chester County should prepare for a lengthy detour beginning in June as PennDOT starts a bridge replacement project on Broad Run Road in New Garden Township.
At a Glance
- Roads Affected: Broad Run Road between Buttonwood Road and Eden Road
- Dates: Monday, June 1, through Wednesday, September 30
- Times: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- Reason: Bridge replacement project
PennDOT said Broad Run Road will close around the clock while crews replace the aging bridge carrying the roadway over Broad Run Creek.
During the closure, drivers will be directed to use Buttonwood Road and Newark Road around the work zone.
Local access will remain available for nearby residents and properties throughout construction.
Motorists traveling through the area should expect delays and changing traffic patterns near the closure zone. Drivers are encouraged to allow extra travel time and seek alternate routes whenever possible during the multi-month project.
According to PennDOT, the existing bridge is a 95-year-old, single-lane structure currently listed in poor condition. The replacement bridge will widen the roadway from one travel lane to two 10-foot lanes to improve safety and traffic flow.
The project also includes paving work, guiderail replacement, installation of new approach slabs, and construction of concrete barriers along the structure.
PennDOT said the current bridge carries more than 2,100 vehicles per day.
The work is part of a broader $4.2 million infrastructure improvement program replacing several aging bridges in Chester and Bucks counties.
C. Abbonizio Contractors, Inc., based in New Jersey, is serving as the project’s general contractor. The project is funded entirely through state dollars.
PennDOT noted that all scheduled activities remain weather dependent and could change if conditions warrant.
For the latest road closures, detours, and real-time traffic updates across Chester County, visit https://www.mychesco.com/traffic/.
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