PennDOT closes Rt. 82 Doe Run bridge
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that the bridge carrying Doe Run Road (Route 82) over Doe Run in West Marlborough Township, Chester County, was closed after a recent inspection determined significant deterioration to the steel beams and deck.
During the closure, Doe Run Road (Route 82) motorists will be directed to use Route 841 (Chatham Road) and Route 842 (Clonmell...
After pandemic delay, Lenape Bridge reopens
Route 52 (Lenape Rd) Reopen 102853
BIRMINGHAM — After what seems like years of constant detours, delays and closures — from construction on the Rt. 52 Roundabout, the 926 Bridge and the Lenape Bridge, traffic in the Birmingham/Pocopson area finally returned to normal this week with the delayed completion of the Lenape Bridge rehabilitation.
Work stopped on the project in March, due to the pandemic,...
Commissioners dedicate bridge in honor or MLK Jr.
The Chester County Commissioners joined members of the Phoenixville Area Social Concerns Committee, representatives from area churches, Phoenixville Borough Council, businesses, non-profits, schools and universities in a ceremonial walk across the newly-named Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Bridge.
PHOENIXVILLE — The Chester County Commissioners undertook a “first” this week when they formally...
State closes Birmingham Road at Radley Run bridge
BIRMINGHAM — The state Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced the emergency closure of Birmingham Road at Radley Run because of structural damage found on the bridge. PennDOT said Tuesday that the bridge will be closed indefinitely.
During the bridge closure, Birmingham Road through traffic will be detoured over Route 52 (Lenape Road), Creek Road and Route 926 (Street Road). Local access...
926 bridge project delayed, but shortened
Construction now expected to start March, 2016; Rt. 52 traffic light confirmed
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
The aging Route 926 bridge over the Brandywine will have to survive at least one more winter, as PennDOT announced Friday that construction on its replacement will not start until March, 2016 at the earliest.
For those of you dreading the start of construction of the Route 926 bridge replacement...
Work begins on Red Bridge replacement
After delays, bridge project gets started this week
By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, The Times
Workers begin to install new red bridge rails at the opening of Red Bridge Farms.
POCOPSON — Plagued by material delays, replacement of the rails on the Red Bridge Farm development’s namesake bridge has finally begun.
Director of Township Public Works, Mark Knightly, reluctantly reported to officials during...
New hope for Red Bridge
Pocopson officials talk options to replace bridge rail at development’s entrance
By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, The Times
The bridge at the entrance of Red Bridge Farms in Pocopson is in need of repairs, due to issues with wood rot. Township officials are looking for options that look similar but will stand the test of time.
POCOPSON — Red Bridge Farms’ residents received good news during...
