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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.
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — Drivers traveling through one of Chester County’s most congested intersections should expect continued daytime delays as PennDOT advances a construction project aimed at reducing crashes and …
Lane Closures Grip Busy Route 202 Intersection as PennDOT Pushes Safety Fix Read More UPPER MERION TWP, PA — Drivers who rely on southbound U.S. 202 in Upper Merion Township should brace for renewed nighttime disruptions as utility crews return to a corridor already …
Nighttime Lane Closures Ahead as Utility Work Returns to Troubled U.S. 202 Read More
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA — PennDOT’s southeastern Pennsylvania engineering district is closing out the 2025 construction season after launching 56 new contracts valued at more than $1.2 billion and advancing …
$1.2B Buildout: PennDOT Wraps Massive Road, Bridge Push Across Region Read More
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PA — A key Norristown intersection will shut down this weekend as PennDOT advances a sweeping $55.1 million reconstruction of U.S. 202 (Dekalb Pike), a long-term project that …
Major Intersection Shutdown Sparks Weekend Traffic Chaos in Montgomery County Read More
LOWER GWYNEDD TWP, PA — Drivers along U.S. 202 (Dekalb Pike) should plan for delays next week as PennDOT installs new signage and pavement markings aimed at reducing serious lane-departure …
New Safety Upgrades on U.S. 202 Set to Disrupt Traffic in Lower Gwynedd Read More
NORRISTOWN, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has completed a major $7.9 million rehabilitation of the historic stone arch bridge carrying Elm Street and Markley Street (U.S. 202 …
PennDOT Wraps Up $7.9 Million Restoration of Historic Norristown Bridge Read More
UPPER MERION TWP, PA — Drivers should prepare for nighttime lane restrictions along U.S. 202 (Dekalb Pike) this week as PA American Water begins relocating a water main in support …
Nighttime Lane Closures Ahead for U.S. 202 in Upper Merion Township Read More
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PA — Drivers should prepare for significant weekend detours as the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) continues work on its $55.1 million project to widen and reconstruct U.S. …
Major Weekend Detour Ahead: Johnson Highway Intersection to Close for U.S. 202 Upgrades Read More PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced a series of resurfacing operations scheduled next week on state highways across Philadelphia, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery counties. The …
Major Road Work to Bring Lane Closures Across Five Counties Next Week Read More
NORRISTOWN, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that northbound Markley Street (U.S. 202 South) in Norristown will be reduced to one lane next week as part of …
What’s Next for Norristown’s Markley Street and Elm Street Bridge? Read More