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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.
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania is distributing $38 million to 86 municipalities across 31 counties for traffic-signal modernization, detection systems and congestion-reduction projects funded through the 2026-27 state budget, the Department …
State Funds Target Congestion at Chester County Intersections Read More
NORRISTOWN, PA — Drivers should prepare for traffic shifts and significant delays on Germantown Pike and Township Line Road as construction advances near U.S. 202 (DeKalb Pike) in Norristown, East …
Traffic Shifts Could Bring Painful Delays Near U.S. 202 Read More
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