Bike-lane installation set to begin March 10

PennDOT: Rt. 52 lane closures will be needed between U.S. 1, Hickory Hill Rd. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced the following area roadwork this week – weather permitting – so that motorists can anticipate potential travel delays. Crews will be working on bike-lane installation on Kennett Pike (Rt. 52) from March 10 through July from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 7 p.m....

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...

Area roadwork may spur traffic delays

Regional projects include utility installation, vegetation removal Area roadwork has been scheduled this week, said an announcement on Friday, Dec. 27, 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 closures between Brinton Lake Road and Rt. 322 through Jan....

Pennsylvania launches designated-driver initiative

Inspired by young ensign’s death, campaign aims to prevent similar tragedies State Police Commissioner Frank Noonan was one of the speakers at a news conference announcing Pennsylvania’s participation in a designated-driver campaign to prevent tragedies on state roadways. On July 22, 2000, U.S. Navy Ensign John R. Elliott, just two months out of the Naval Academy, was killed in Salem County, N.J.,...

PennDOT: Vegetation removal to continue on U.S. 1

Work will be done southbound between Parkerville Rd. and Rt. 52 Area roadwork has been scheduled this week, said an announcement on Friday, Dec. 13, from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). PennDOT wants motorists to be mindful of possible delays. Crews will be continuing to remove vegetation on southbound U.S. 1 in Kennett Township between Parkersville Road and Rt. 52. The maintenance...

PennDOT: Vegetation-removal to continue on U.S. 1

Area roadwork has been scheduled this week, said an announcement from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), which wants motorists to be mindful of possible delays. Crews will continue removing vegetation along U.S. 1 in both directions in New Garden and East Marlborough Townships Monday through Thursday. Crews are scheduled to work from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and lane closures will occur...

Patching scheduled for U.S. 1 in both directions

Work expected to require daytime lane restrictions The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has scheduled road maintenance in the area this week and wants to warn drivers about possible delays. U.S. 1 in both directions will require lane restrictions Monday through Thursday between the Maryland state line and the Brandywine Creek for patching. The work, expected to affect motorists in...

Roadwork may prompt traffic backups

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) wants residents to be aware of possible traffic delays as work continues on area road projects. Utility installation will continue on Lenape Road in Pocopson Township through Wednesday. Lane restrictions will occur at Locust Grove Road from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Raised pavement market installation will require lane closures on Lenape Road in East Marlborough...

PennDOT: Section of Wawaset Rd. to be closed

Work on railroad surface replacement will be done  The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) wants motorists to know about upcoming roadwork scheduled in the area that could pose traffic delays. Wawaset Road in Pocopson Township between Rt. 842 and Hickory Hill Road will be closed and detoured from Friday at 6 a.m.  through Monday, Sept. 23, at 6 p.m.  for railroad surface replacement. During...

PennDOT lists area road projects

Work will require lane closures, restrictions that could cause traffic delays The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) wants residents to be aware of possible traffic delays as a result of area road projects this week. Raised pavement marker installation will require lane closures on Lenape Road in East Marlborough and Pennsbury Townships from Monday through Friday. Work will be done...