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Pennsylvania Route 3 (PA 3) is a 24.3-mile (39.1 km) state highway located in the southeastern portion of Pennsylvania. The route connects U.S. Route 322 Business (US 322 Bus.) in West Chester with PA 611 in Philadelphia. The route begins in downtown West Chester and heads east out of town as a one-way pair of streets. Between West Chester and Upper Darby Township, PA 3 follows a four-lane divided highway known as West Chester Pike through suburban areas. Along this stretch, the route passes through Edgmont, Newtown Square, Broomall, and Havertown. The route has an interchange with Interstate 476 (I-476) between Broomall and Havertown. Upon reaching Upper Darby, PA 3 heads into Philadelphia along Market Street. In Philadelphia, the route follows multiple one-way pairs, running along Chestnut Street and Walnut Street in West Philadelphia before heading into Center City Philadelphia along Market Street and John F. Kennedy Boulevard and ending at Philadelphia City Hall.
WEST GOSHEN TWP, PA — Westtown Road will close for four days beginning Monday, Aug. 3, as a pipe replacement project sends drivers onto Route 3 and other local roads …
Westtown Road Closure Could Upend Commutes Next Week Read More
MARPLE & HAVERFORD TOWNSHIPS, PA — Drivers traveling through the Route 3 and Interstate 476 interchange area should prepare for overnight lane restrictions next week as PennDOT continues a project …
West Chester Pike Delays Could Worsen After Dark Next Week Read More
Brake lights stretch endlessly along Route 202, glowing red against the gray-blue haze of an early winter morning. Coffee cools untouched in cup holders as drivers inch forward, eyes fixed …
The Commute That Quietly Drains Chester County Read More
DELAWARE COUNTY, PA — Overnight drivers on Route 3 (West Chester Pike) should prepare for lane closures and slower travel starting Wednesday night as PennDOT begins work tied to congestion …
Your West Chester Pike Nights Could Soon Turn Miserable Read More
DELAWARE COUNTY, PA — Overnight drivers on Route 3 (West Chester Pike) should prepare for lane closures and slower travel starting Wednesday night as PennDOT begins work tied to congestion …
Your West Chester Pike Nights Are About to Get Worse Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — Drivers across the region should expect daytime lane closures and slowdowns next week as PennDOT crews tackle widespread pothole repairs on multiple state highways.
Your Daily Drive Could Take a Hit From Potholes Across Chester County Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — PennDOT crews will continue pothole repairs across multiple state highways in Chester County, bringing periodic daytime lane closures and slow-moving traffic to several key corridors.
Rolling Pothole Repairs to Shift Traffic Across Chester County Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — PennDOT crews will conduct pothole repairs next week on multiple state highways across Chester County, bringing periodic daytime lane closures and slow-moving traffic to several key …
Crews Target Chester County Roads as Pothole Repairs Ramp Up Read More
DELAWARE COUNTY, PA — Drivers on Route 3 (West Chester Pike) should prepare for overnight disruptions next week as PennDOT implements a traffic shift near the busy Interstate 476 interchange.
Night Shift on West Chester Pike Could Trigger Major Delays Read More
DELAWARE COUNTY, PA — Drivers on Route 3 (West Chester Pike) should prepare for ongoing congestion as PennDOT implements a long-term lane closure near the I-476 interchange in Marple and …
Route 3 Lane Closure Could Cause Major Delays Near I-476 Read More