CHESTER COUNTY, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced an ongoing $3.6 million project aimed at improving travel and safety along a 2.87-mile section of U.S. 322 (West Chester Bypass) in East Bradford and West Goshen townships in Chester County.
The project, which began earlier this year, is expected to run through the winter, with construction activities scheduled from Monday, December 4, through Friday, December 8, between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM. During these times, motorists can anticipate periodic lane closures in both directions on U.S. 322 (West Chester Bypass) between U.S. 322 (Downingtown Pike) and U.S. 202 due to guide rail construction.
PennDOT advises motorists to allow extra time when traveling through the work area as backups and delays are likely. All scheduled activities are weather dependent.
This comprehensive safety improvement project includes narrowing the travel lanes; extending acceleration lanes; replacing and installing traffic signals; constructing shoulders for bicycles; installing center line rumble strips; replacing guide rails; and installing wrong way countermeasures throughout the project corridor.
The upgrades start at the intersection of U.S. 322 (West Chester Bypass) and U.S. 322 (Downingtown Pike) and continue east to the U.S. 322 (West Chester Bypass) intersection with U.S. 202. The intersections included in this project are North New Street, Route 100 (Pottstown Pike), Penn Drive, Phoenixville Pike, and U.S. 202.
With these improvements, PennDOT aims to enhance the safety and efficiency of motorists and bicyclists on the U.S. 322 (West Chester Bypass) corridor. The project is fully financed with federal funds and is being carried out by Allan Myers, a general contractor based in Worcester, Montgomery County.
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