Turnpike Bridge Work Set to Disrupt Traffic on Route 401 in Chester County

Traffic alert, expect delays

WEST PIKELAND TWP, PA — Motorists traveling Conestoga Road (Route 401) should brace for delays next week as the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission carries out overhead bridge construction in Chester County, PennDOT announced.

From Monday, November 24, through Wednesday, November 26, alternating lane closures with flagging will be in place between Newcomen Road and 7 Oaks Road from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. PennDOT is urging drivers to plan for extra travel time, noting that backups and slowdowns are likely. All work is weather dependent.

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The construction is part of ongoing improvements to Turnpike infrastructure that affect local roadways beneath its bridges.

Stay ahead of delays and detours—visit the MyChesCo Traffic Center for real-time updates that keep you moving.

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