Rt. 52 Lenape Bridge slated for 3-day closure
PennDOT plans to resurface century-old bridge ahead of Rt. 926 bridge replacement
The Lenape Bridge will close Wednesday for resurfacing and is expected to be reopened Friday afternoon.
POCOPSON – The bridge over the Brandywine Creek is closing April 1. And no, that’s not an April Fools joke.
The good news for local residents, though, is that in this case the closure will last just three days...
FINALLY: Rt. 52 roundabout is open
End of local traffic snares could only be temporary, though
Updated, 3:22 p.m.: Adds opening of roundabout
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
The Route 52 roundabout appears to be close to opening, but Pocopson Township officials have not received any formal notice from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.
POCOPSON — Months later than planned — and after detours and traffic messes that...
Dinniman seeks to build career training center in Coatesville
State Sen. Andrew Dinniman
State Senator Andy Dinniman announced Thursday that he is working with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) to build a career training and education center as part of the redevelopment of the new Coatesville Train Station.
“We are moving forward on a concept that will put a job skills, career training and education center right alongside Coatesville Train...
As roundabout nears completion, focus turns to Rt. 926 bridge
School officials, residents, business owners push for expedited replacement of bridge over Brandywine
Updated: 6:20 p.m. add Sen. Pileggi comments
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Although months behind schedule, it appears that the Rt. 52 roundabout is nearing completion, causing local officials and residents to turn their attention to the planned Route 926 bridge replacement, seeking an expedited...
Rt. 52 roundabout faces delay
Six to eight weeks likely to be added to end of Sept. completion date
By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, The Times
Officials from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and RoadCon, the contractor building the Rt. 52 roundabout, address construction delays on the site during a recent township meeting.
POCOPSON — Representatives from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT)...
Denton Hollow residents get update on traffic
Pocopson, State Police detail efforts made to slow detour traffic
By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, The Times
State Police Lt. Rich D’Ambrosio addresses Pocopson residents concerning traffic issues on Denton Hollow Road, Monday night.
POCOPSON — What has the township done on Denton Hollow Road recently? That was the question…and residents living along the roadway who packed Monday night’s Board...
Did PECO failure set back roundabout project?
Power company said it was ahead of schedule, but all work on site stopped June 19
Updated: 4:45 p.m. includes comment from PECO
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
The failure of PECO to move these power lines has brought the Pocopson roundabout project to a near standstill since June 19. What had been an expected completion date of about Oct. 1 is not expected to be closer to the end of November.
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State, local police to crack down on DUI this weekend
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, the Pennsylvania State Police and local police are partnering to make the Independence Day holiday travel safer through enforcement targeted at motorists impaired by drugs or alcohol.
“Last year we saw Pennsylvanians make smarter decisions when it came to impaired driving over the Independence Day holiday, and I hope we continue to see that positive...
Dinniman highlights summer road projects in Chesco
WEST CHESTER — State Senator Andy Dinniman spoke Friday about plans for several major Chester County projects that are slated to break ground this spring and summer.
“In the coming weeks some of the Commonwealth’s most important transportation construction and improvement projects will begin right here in Chester County in large part due to November’s passage of the new $2.1 billion transportation...
PennDOT reveals bridge plans for Rt. 926
Residents express concern about Lenape Bridge, traffic worries
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
A rendering of the proposed new Rt. 926 bridge over Brandywine Creek, which could start construction as soon as Jan. 2015. In addition to the new span, the level of the adjoining roadway would be raised some nine feet to reduce flooding issues.
POCOPSON — After more than two decades of plans, debate...
