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Pennsylvania Route 23 (PA 23) is a 81.14-mile-long (130.58 km) state highway in southeastern Pennsylvania. The route begins at PA 441 in Marietta and heads east to U.S. Route 1 (US 1) on the border of Lower Merion Township and Philadelphia. PA 23 begins at Marietta in Lancaster County and continues east to Lancaster, where it passes through the city on a one-way pair and intersects US 222 and US 30. East of Lancaster, the route passes through agricultural areas in Pennsylvania Dutch Country, serving Leola, New Holland, and Blue Ball, where it crosses US 322. PA 23 passes through the southern tip of Berks County and serves Morgantown, where a ramp provides access to Interstate 176 (I-176). The route runs through northern Chester County and serves Elverson, Bucktown, Phoenixville, and Valley Forge. PA 23 continues into Montgomery County and intersects US 422 in King of Prussia and US 202 in Bridgeport. The route follows the Schuylkill River to West Conshohocken, where it has access to I-76 and I-476, before it continues southeast through Lower Merion Township to US 1.
WARWICK TWP, PA — Drivers in northern Chester County should prepare for a two-day daytime closure on Harmonyville Road as PennDOT crews replace a pipe beneath the roadway. At a …
This Chester County Road Will Be Off-Limits for Two Days Read More
WARWICK TWP, PA — Motorists traveling through northern Chester County should prepare for daytime detours and possible delays as PennDOT closes a section of Harmonyville Road for pipe replacement work. …
Harmonyville Road Drivers Face Two Days of Detours Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — Drivers in Warwick and East Nantmeal townships should prepare for daytime detours and possible delays next week as PennDOT closes multiple state roads for pipe replacement …
Chester County Road Closures Could Disrupt Rural Commutes Read More
EAST PIKELAND TWP., PA — Drivers traveling along Route 23 in Chester County should prepare for midday slowdowns next week as PennDOT crews begin resurfacing operations in East Pikeland Township.
Drivers on Route 23 May Want to Avoid This East Pikeland Stretch Read More
EAST VINCENT TWP, PA — Drivers in northern Chester County should prepare for daytime detours and slower travel next week as PennDOT closes part of Buckwalter Road for pipe replacement …
Your Buckwalter Road Route Is About to Become a Headache Read More
EAST VINCENT TWP, PA — A daytime closure is scheduled this week on Sheeder Road as PennDOT crews conduct pipe replacement work in Chester County.
Sheeder Road Shut Down, Forcing Detours Through East Vincent Read More UPPER MERION TWP, PA — Overnight lane closures are scheduled Friday on Gulph Road, as crews conduct milling operations that could slow traffic through the corridor.
Overnight Work on Gulph Road May Delay Evening Travel Read More
At the intersection of Main Street and Chestnut Street, the morning moves at its own pace. A pickup slows near the stoplight along Route 23. The bell over a café …
Elverson: The Square Mile That Still Feels Like Home Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — Motorists across Chester County should prepare for intermittent lane closures and slow-moving traffic next week as PennDOT crews repair potholes along several major state highways.
Pothole Repairs Could Slow Drivers Across Chester County Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — Drivers traveling along Route 23 near Phoenixville should expect lane closures and delays beginning Wednesday as PennDOT starts a long-term project aimed at improving safety along …
Route 23 Safety Project Could Slow Phoenixville-Area Traffic Read More