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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.
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 CHESTER COUNTY, PA — Drivers across Chester County should prepare for slowdowns next week as PennDOT crews conduct widespread pothole repairs and pavement maintenance on several major routes.
Pothole Repairs Hit Chester County Roads—Expect Delays Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — Drivers across Chester County should prepare for periodic daytime lane closures this week as PennDOT maintenance crews repair deteriorated pavement and potholes on several major state …
Pothole Repairs Could Slow Drivers Across Chester County Read More
MARPLE TWP, PA — Drivers traveling eastbound on Route 3 (West Chester Pike) near the Interstate 476 interchange should prepare for overnight delays Monday as PennDOT crews perform construction tied …
Night Lane Closure Could Snarl West Chester Pike Traffic 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 across Chester County should expect intermittent lane closures and slowdowns next week as PennDOT crews repair potholes on several major state highways throughout the region.
Pothole Repairs Could Slow Drivers Across Chester County Read More
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Where Quiet Suburbs and Colonial Roots Meet in East Goshen Read More
DELAWARE COUNTY, PA — Drivers moving through one of Delaware County’s busiest highway junctions are being warned to brace for overnight disruptions next week as PennDOT pushes forward with a …
Overnight Bridge Work Set to Jolt West Chester Pike Traffic Near I-476 Read More
DELAWARE COUNTY, PA — Drivers along Route 3 (West Chester Pike) should prepare for long-term lane closures and potential congestion as the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) begins a $5.2 …
Major Reconstruction Set for Route 3 in Marple and Haverford Townships Read More