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U.S. Route 202 (US 202) is a U.S. highway stretching from Delaware to Maine, also traveling through the states of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire. The highway has borne the number 202 since at least 1936.[1] Before this, sections of the highway were designated U.S. Route 122,[2] as it intersected US 22. Its current designation is based on its intersection with US 2 in Maine.
In Pennsylvania, U.S. Route 202 (US 202) runs through the southeastern part of the state passing through the western and northern suburbs of Philadelphia. It follows a general southwest to northeast direction through the state, passing through or by West Chester, King of Prussia, Norristown, Montgomeryville, Doylestown, and New Hope.
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Drivers across Bucks, Philadelphia and Chester counties should expect daytime lane closures from Monday, July 27, through Thursday, July 30, as crews repair Intelligent Transportation Systems equipment …
Four Highways Face Daytime Closures for ITS Repairs Read More
MONTGOMERY TWP, PA — The Five Points intersection will close to through traffic for three nights beginning Tuesday, July 28, as crews complete milling and final paving at Route 309 …
Five Points Closure Will Force Overnight Detours Read More
THORNBURY TWP & WESTTOWN TWP, PA — A major traffic improvement project at the intersection of U.S. 202 (Wilmington Pike) and Route 926 (Street Road) has reached a significant milestone, …
Chester County’s Busy Route 202 Intersection Gets a Safer Finish Read More
MONTGOMERY TWP, PA — Drivers who rely on the busy Five-Points Intersection in Montgomery Township should prepare for significant disruptions beginning later this month as PennDOT closes the intersection overnight …
Five-Points Closure Could Upend Overnight Travel Plans Read More
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PA — Drivers navigating the busy U.S. 202 corridor in eastern Montgomery County should prepare for continued detours on Township Line Road and a major traffic pattern change …
Township Line Road Closure Enters Final Weeks Before New Traffic Shift Read More
The fields around Birmingham Township look deceptively peaceful in the early morning light. Mist rises slowly above the rolling hills near the Birmingham Friends Meetinghouse, while horses move quietly behind …
Birmingham Township: Where Chester County Still Remembers the Revolution Read More EAST WHITELAND TWP, PA — Drivers traveling along Route 29 (Morehall Road) in Chester County are seeing relief after PennDOT reopened all lanes in both directions following months of sinkhole …
Route 29 Reopens After Sinkhole Repairs in Chester County Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — Drivers traveling through the heavily used intersection of U.S. 202 (Wilmington Pike) and Route 926 (Street Road) should prepare for daytime delays next week as PennDOT …
Busy Route 202 Intersection Could See Frustrating Delays Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — Drivers traveling through the busy U.S. 202 and Route 926 intersection should prepare for daytime lane restrictions and delays next week as PennDOT continues a traffic …
Your Route 202 Commute Could Soon Become a Bottleneck 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