EAST WHITELAND TWP, PA — Drivers traveling along Route 29 (Morehall Road) in Chester County should prepare for continued traffic delays through Friday, November 13, as roadway construction and pipe replacement restrict traffic to one lane in each direction. The work between Great Valley Parkway and Quarry Hill Road is part of a project designed to stabilize the roadway and reduce the risk of future sinkholes.
At a Glance
- Roads Affected: Route 29 (Morehall Road) between Great Valley Parkway and Quarry Hill Road
- Dates: Weekdays through Friday, November 13, 2026
- Times: 24 hours a day on weekdays
- Reason: Roadway stabilization, pipe replacement, and sinkhole prevention
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) advises motorists to expect backups and delays throughout the affected section of Route 29. The restrictions are weather dependent.
The construction is part of a long-term remediation project addressing underground voids that could compromise roadway stability.
Crews have used a specialized grouting process to inject pressurized material beneath the pavement, filling subsurface gaps and strengthening the ground to reduce the likelihood of future sinkholes.
Additional improvements include drainage work and pavement reconstruction.
Heidelberg Materials LLC is the general contractor on the federally funded project.
Motorists should plan extra travel time, remain alert for changing traffic conditions, and consider alternate routes when traveling through East Whiteland Township.
Don’t let unexpected lane restrictions disrupt your commute. Visit the MyChesCo Traffic Center at https://www.mychesco.com/traffic/ before heading out for the latest roadwork alerts, construction updates and traffic information across Chester County and southeastern Pennsylvania.
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