COATESVILLE, PA — Motorists traveling eastbound on U.S. 30 (Coatesville Downingtown Bypass) in Chester County should prepare for overnight delays Monday, October 26, as the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) schedules a lane closure for roadway improvements.
At a Glance
- Roads Affected: U.S. 30 Eastbound (Coatesville Downingtown Bypass) between Business U.S. 30 (Lincoln Highway) and the Bailey Road overpass.
- Dates: Monday, October 26, through Tuesday, October 27, 2026.
- Times: 9:00 PM–5:00 AM the following morning.
- Reason: Roadway construction and pavement improvements.
PennDOT warns that backups and delays may occur during the eight-hour restriction. Drivers should allow extra travel time or consider alternate routes.
The work is part of a $9.3 million state-funded project to improve pavement conditions and safety along the western section of the bypass through Coatesville and Caln, Sadsbury, Valley, and West Caln townships. Improvements include milling, base repairs, asphalt resurfacing, rumble strips, and pavement markings.
Allan Myers Inc. of Worcester is the general contractor. All scheduled work is weather dependent.
Before heading out, visit the MyChesCo Traffic Center at https://www.mychesco.com/traffic/ for the latest road closures, construction alerts, and traffic updates across Chester County and southeastern Pennsylvania.
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