CHESTER COUNTY, PA — Drivers across Chester County should expect daytime delays next week as PennDOT crews begin pothole repairs on several heavily traveled highways, part of a broader regional effort to address deteriorating pavement.
At a Glance
- Roads Affected: U.S. 30 (Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass), U.S. 202, U.S. 422 (Pottstown Bypass), Route 372 (Valley Road), Route 472 (Lancaster Pike)
- Dates: Next week (weather permitting)
- Times: Daytime hours (periodic lane closures)
- Reason: Pothole repair and pavement maintenance
PennDOT said crews will conduct rolling work zones with lane restrictions, meaning closures may shift throughout the day depending on conditions. Motorists traveling through key corridors such as the U.S. 30 Bypass and U.S. 202 should plan extra time and expect intermittent slowdowns.
The work will take place in the following areas:
- U.S. 30 (Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass) — Valley, Caln, and Sadsbury townships
- U.S. 202 — West Goshen, East Goshen, and Tredyffrin townships
- U.S. 422 (Pottstown Bypass) — North Coventry Township
- Route 372 (Valley Road) — Sadsbury Township
- Route 472 (Lancaster Pike) — Lower Oxford Township
No formal detours have been announced, but drivers should anticipate brief stoppages and reduced speeds through active work zones. Seeking alternate local routes during peak travel times may help avoid congestion.
PennDOT officials said the repairs are part of an ongoing response to roadway wear, noting that more than 6,000 pothole-related concerns have been reported across the region since the start of the year.
Drivers are urged to slow down, stay alert, and avoid distractions when traveling through construction areas to protect both workers and other motorists.
For real-time updates, additional roadwork alerts, and traffic conditions across Chester County, visit the MyChesCo Traffic Center at https://www.mychesco.com/traffic/.
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