CHESTER COUNTY, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced the continuation of a $3.6 million project aimed at enhancing travel and safety along a 2.87-mile section of U.S. 322 (West Chester Bypass) in East Bradford and West Goshen townships, Chester County.
According to PennDOT, periodic lane closures are scheduled on U.S. 322 in both directions between U.S. 322 (Downingtown Pike) and U.S. 202 from Tuesday, December 26, through Friday, December 29. The closures will occur from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM each day for guide rail construction. Motorists are advised to allow extra time when traveling through the work zone due to expected backups and delays. All planned activities are subject to weather conditions.
The safety improvement project will see several changes to the roadway, including narrowing the travel lanes and extending acceleration lanes. Traffic signals will be replaced and installed, and shoulders will be constructed to accommodate bicycles. Additional safety measures include the installation of center line rumble strips, guide rail replacements, and wrong-way countermeasures throughout the project corridor.
The improvements commence at the intersection of U.S. 322 (West Chester Bypass) and U.S. 322 (Downingtown Pike) and continue east to the U.S. 322 intersection with U.S. 202. Notable intersections included in this project are North New Street, Route 100 (Pottstown Pike), Penn Drive, Phoenixville Pike, and U.S. 202.
The project is designed to improve the safe and efficient movement of both motorists and bicyclists along the U.S. 322 corridor.
Allan Myers of Worcester, Montgomery County, is the general contractor on the project, which is financed entirely by federal funds. The project is expected to be completed this winter.
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