The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced upcoming road closures in Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery counties due to pipe replacement and base repair operations. These activities are part of ongoing projects aimed at repairing and paving over 200 miles of state highways in the Philadelphia region.
In Chester County, Brandywine Creek Road will be closed between Green Valley Road and Powell Road in Newlin Township on Thursday, July 10, and Friday, July 11, from 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM for base repair. Motorists will be redirected via Route 162 (Embreeville Road), Route 82 (Doe Run Road), and Green Valley Road.
Delaware County will see a continuous closure on Sweetwater Road between Creek Road and Sweetbriar Lane in Thornbury Township from Monday, July 14, through Sunday, July 20. This closure is for pipe replacement. An additional closure is scheduled from Monday, July 21, through Friday, July 25, from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM for the same purpose. During these periods, traffic will be rerouted via Creek Road, Gradyville Road, and Valley Road.
In Montgomery County, Stump Hall Road will be closed weekdays between Route 363 (Valley Forge Road) and Route 73 (Skippack Pike) in Skippack and Worcester townships from Monday, July 7 through Friday, July 25 between the hours of 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM for pipe replacement. Game Farm Road will also experience weekday closures between Neiffer Road and Route 29 (Main Street) in Schwenksville Borough as well as Limerick and Lower Frederick townships from Wednesday, July 9 through Thursday, July 31 during the same hours for base repair. Local access will remain available.
Drivers should anticipate delays near these work areas as backups are expected. All activities are subject to weather conditions.
Motorists can check real-time conditions on major roadways by visiting www.511PA.com or using the free smartphone application available for iPhone and Android devices. Additional information about construction projects affecting state-owned highways in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties can be found by subscribing to PennDOT news alerts or visiting their website.
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