CHESTER COUNTY, PA — PennDOT crews will fan out across Chester County next week as part of a sweeping effort to repair potholes on dozens of state highways battered by winter weather, a move transportation officials say is critical to preventing further roadway damage and keeping drivers safe.
The work is part of a broader initiative affecting 45 state highways across the Philadelphia region, but several heavily traveled Chester County corridors are slated for repairs, including U.S. 1, U.S. 30, U.S. 202, and key state routes cutting through residential and commuter-heavy townships.
Weather permitting, motorists should expect periodic lane closures, rolling slowdowns, and short delays as crews patch deteriorated pavement. PennDOT officials urged drivers to remain alert, slow down in work zones, and avoid distracted driving while maintenance crews are on the road.
In Chester County, repair work is scheduled along
- U.S. 1 on the Kennett-Oxford Bypass in New Garden Township;
- U.S. 30 on the Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass through Valley, Caln, East Caln, and West Whiteland townships; and
- U.S. 202 through West Whiteland, East Goshen, East Whiteland, and Tredyffrin townships.
Additional repairs are planned on
- Route 23 in East Coventry and East Vincent townships,
- Route 41 in London Grove Township,
- Route 100 in West Goshen and West Whiteland townships,
- Route 724 in North Coventry and East Coventry townships, and Old Baltimore Pike in Lower Oxford Township.
PennDOT said the pothole repairs are part of routine maintenance aimed at stabilizing pavement before damage worsens and leads to more extensive — and costly — reconstruction. Since January 1, PennDOT District 6 has logged more than 1,100 pothole-related complaints across the five-county region, underscoring the scale of winter wear on local roads.
Drivers who encounter potholes are encouraged to report them through PennDOT’s Customer Care Center at www.customercare.penndot.pa.gov or by calling 1-800-FIX-ROAD.
For Chester County commuters, officials stress that staying informed will be key as crews move from roadway to roadway. Motorists are strongly encouraged to check the MyChesCo Traffic Center before heading out for the latest lane closures, real-time traffic impacts, and developing delays tied to pothole repairs. Staying ahead of the work could mean the difference between a smooth drive and an unexpected backup.
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