Rt. 52 to close in Pocopson, April 28

PennDOT to start final phase of roundabout construction, due to open in Sept. By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times The third and final phase of construction of the roundabout in Pocopson will close Route 52 on April 28, PennDOT announced Tuesday. The roadway — and the new roundabout — is expected to open in late September. POCOPSON — It’s about to get a lot more complicated to get around the Unionville...

Unionville-Lenape Rd. closing April 16

Phase two of Pocopson roundabout project expected to continue through fall The intersection of Route 52, Wawaset Road, and Unionville-Lenape Road prior to construction. PennDOT expects to close the entire intersection at some point this summer, as it installs a roundabout. POCOPSON — The second phase of construction of the planned roundabout will kick off on April 16, with the closing of Unionville-Lenape...

Another weekend, another – sigh – storm forecast

County emergency officials are offering reminder tips for coping With the National Weather Service (NWS) and many commercial weather services predicting that another significant winter storm may be heading to Chester County, the Chester County Department of Emergency Services has issued some reminders: Only use 9-1-1 for life-threatening emergencies. Do not call 9-1-1 to report power outages or to...

Sigh. A foot of snow (or more) blankets county

Schools, county offices closed; hope for warmer weather next week? By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times The snow flies Thursday morning in Pocopson, where more than nine inches of snow had fallen by 9 a.m. A mix of snow, sleet and rain is expected to continue throughout the day with additional accumulations of 3 to 5 inches. With more than a foot of snow likely to blanket Chester County, here’s a couple...

Input sought for Rt. 41 intersections

PennDOT asking citizens to respond to online survey The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is encouraging the public to take a survey at www.PA41.com to provide input about intersections on Rt. 41 in southern Chester County. The survey is part of the department’s efforts to improve travel and safety where the highway intersects Rt. 926 in Londonderry Township and Rt. 841 in London...

PennDOT plans Strasberg Road work

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced the following roadwork in the area for the upcoming week so that motorists can anticipate travel delays. Drivers on Strasburg Road in East Fallowfield and Newlin Townships will experience intermittent lane closures Monday, Feb. 3, through Friday, Feb. 7, for shoulder work. Crews will be working between Rt. 372 and Broad Run Road...

PennDOT: Detours posted for part of Wawaset Road

Stretch will be closed until late September for reconstruction The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced the following roadwork in the area for the upcoming week so that motorists can anticipate travel delays. Crews will be working on utility installation on Kennett Pike in Kennett Township on Wednesday, Jan. 29, and Thursday, Jan. 30, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lane restrictions...

Pocopson roundabout construction now slated for Jan. 20

In phase one, Wawaset Road to be closed Construction is slated to begin on the roundabout at Route 52, Unionville-Lenape Road and Wawaset Road. The $2.15 million project is expected to be completed by Sept., 2014. POCOPSON — Delayed in part by utilities issues, construction work on the roundabout at Route 52 and Unionville-Lenape Road is expected to start Jan. 20,  Pennsylvania Department of Transportation...

PennDOT: Road spruce-ups continue around holidays

Scheduled work includes Birmingham, Newlin, Pocopson and East, West Marlborough Area roadwork has been scheduled this week, said an announcement on Friday, Dec. 20, from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). PennDOT wants motorists to be mindful of possible delays. Utility installation on U.S. 1 in Concord Township will result in lane closure between Brinton Lake Road and Rt. 322...

PennDOT: Spray-patching planned for U.S. 1

Lane closures likely this week in East Marlborough, Kennett and Pennsbury The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) wants residents to be aware of possible traffic delays as a result of area road projects scheduled this week. Crews will be doing spray-patching on U.S. in both directions in East Marlborough, Kennett, and Pennsbury Townships. Lane closures will be needed Monday through...