Community Corner

Construction Planned this Week on Major Chester County Roads.

Here's what to know before you go.

Written by Lucy Bennett

They're among the busiest highways in Chester County and the region. Construction continues this week on Routes 202 and 401.

If you’re planning to drive Route 202 in the evening this week or 401 over the weekend or next week, leave yourself extra time.

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The following restrictions will be in place in East Whiteland Township, according to Pennsylvania Department of Transportation:

  • Route 202 north will be reduced to one lane between Route 30 and Route 401 from 8 p.m. Wednesday to 5 a.m. Thursday
  • Route 202 south will be reduced to one lane Route 401 and Route 30 from Thursday 8 p.m. to Friday 5 a.m.
  • Route 401 will have lane closures in both directions between Moores Road and Mill Lane Saturday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and on Monday through Friday (Aug. 5-9) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for construction at the Route 202 overpass.

In addition to these lane restrictions, PennDOT reminds motorists that

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The on-ramp from Swedesford Road to Route 202 north as well as the off-ramp from Route 202 north to Route 29 (Morehall Road) south remain closed for reconstruction and retaining wall construction.

All of these closures are part of the $168.7 million project to widen and reconstruct 6.5 miles of Route 202 between the Swedesford Road Interchange in Tredyffrin Township and the Route 30 Interchange in East Whiteland Township.  The road is being expanded from four to six lanes.

Updates on the ongoing 202 project can be found at the project’s website.



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