COATESVILLE, PA — Motorists traveling eastbound on U.S. 30 (Coatesville Downingtown Bypass) in Chester County should prepare for daytime delays Monday, October 19, and Tuesday, October 20, as the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) schedules lane closures 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 19, and Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
- Times: 9:00 AM–3:00 PM daily.
- Reason: Roadway construction and pavement improvements.
PennDOT warns that backups and delays may occur during the six-hour daily restrictions. 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, check the MyChesCo Traffic Center for the latest road closures, construction alerts, and traffic updates across Chester County and southeastern Pennsylvania: https://www.mychesco.com/traffic/
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