CHESTER COUNTY, PA — Drivers across Chester County should prepare for daytime slowdowns next week as PennDOT crews conduct widespread pothole repairs on several major and secondary roadways.
At a Glance
- Roads Affected: U.S. 30 (Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass), Business U.S. 30 (Lincoln Highway), U.S. 202 (Wilmington Pike), U.S. 322 (Horseshoe Pike), Route 100 Spur, Route 272 (Christine Road), Route 472 (Lancaster Pike), Art School Road, Birchrun Road, Hollow Road, Pikeland Road/Clover Mill Road
- Dates: Week of Monday, April 6
- Times: Daytime (various hours)
- Reason: Pothole repairs
PennDOT maintenance crews will perform rolling operations across multiple municipalities, including Valley, Caln, Sadsbury, Westtown, Birmingham, Thornbury, West Brandywine, East Brandywine, West Whiteland, West Goshen, West Nottingham, Lower Oxford, West Pikeland, West Vincent, Charleston, and East Pikeland townships.
Drivers should expect periodic lane closures and slow-moving traffic as crews patch deteriorated pavement. Work will move from location to location, meaning delays could shift throughout the day depending on where crews are active.
No detours have been announced, but motorists are encouraged to seek alternate routes when possible and remain alert when traveling through active work zones.
Plan extra time and expect delays, especially on heavily traveled corridors like U.S. 30, U.S. 202, and U.S. 322. Drivers are also reminded to slow down and avoid distractions to ensure the safety of road crews.
PennDOT reported receiving more than 6,800 pothole-related concerns across the region since the start of the year and has used over 1,600 tons of asphalt for repairs.
Drivers can report potholes to PennDOT by visiting www.customercare.penndot.pa.gov or calling 1-800-FIX-ROAD.
Stay ahead of changing road conditions and get real-time updates by visiting the MyChesCo Traffic Center: https://www.mychesco.com/traffic/.
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