PennDOT says it’s ready for winter’s worst

415 snowplows, 115,000 tons of salt, 182 salt spreaders on hand With more than 115,000 tons of salt on hand in the five-county Philadelphia region, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) says it’s ready to keep state highways passable in southeastern Pennsylvania this winter, a PennDOT news release said. “Our dedicated employees are prepared to deliver the best possible winter...

Vegetation removal may delay motorists on U.S. 30

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced roadwork in the greater Coatesville area the week of Nov. 4 that may cause traffic delays. Brush-cutting will result in lane closures on eastbound the U.S. 30 Bypass in Valley and Caln Townships through Thursday, Nov. 7, between Airport Road and Uwchlan Avenue. The work will be done between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Pa. to observe Teen Driver Safety Week

Officials hope to raise awareness about need to reverse youth fatality statistics Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) has conducted extensive research on teen driving safety, and has compiled a website with information for teens and parents. From 2008 to 2012, 103,002 crashes involving at least one 16- to 19-year old driver occurred in Pennsylvania, resulting in 851 fatalities. Of those crashes,...

PennDOT: Crack-sealing planned on U.S. 30 Bypass

Intermittent lane closures will occur at Rt. 82 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 working to seal cracks on the U.S. 30 Bypass in both directions in Sadsbury Township and the City of Coatesville. Intermittent lane closure will be required at Rt. 82 from...

PennDOT lightens chore of replacing license

Ordering duplicate can now be done online, agency says The headache of obtaining a duplicate non-commercial driver’s license or photo identification card to replace one that was lost or stolen has been lessened, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) said Wednesday. “Ordering a duplicate driver’s license or photo identification card just got easier for our customers,” PennDOT’s...

PennDOT warns of delays on U.S. 30 this week

  The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) wants residents to be aware of possible traffic delays as work continues on area road projects  this week. On eastbound U.S. 30 in Valley and Caln Townships, intermittent lane closures will result from shoulder repairs between Airport Road and Rt. 340 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday. On westbound U.S. 30 in Caln Township,...

Expect maintenance work delays on U.S. 30

The following area road projects have been scheduled by the Pennsylvania Department of  Transportation (PennDOT) for routine maintenance (PennDOT) this week. On eastbound U.S. 30 in Caln Township between Airport Rd. and Rt. 340, crews will be repairing the road shoulder on Monday and Tuesday. Intermittent lane closures can be expected from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. U.S. 30 westbound in Caln Township between...

Officials: Coatesville train station project on track

Selection of developer advances the multi-million-dollar initiative  By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times An Amtrak aerial photo shows the area that will be affected as the Coatesville train station project advances. Full steam ahead: That’s the status of the new Coatesville train station, according to David N. Sciocchetti of the Chester County Economic Development Council, the project’s...

PennDOT lists weekly road projects

Motorists may experience delays for shoulder repair on U.S. 30 The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) wants residents to be aware of possible traffic delays as work continues on area road projects. Motorists on eastbound U.S. 30 in Valley and Caln Townships and Downingtown Borough will experience intermittent lane closures between Airport Road and Rt. 113 for shoulder repair from 9...

Study: Pa. drivers spinning wheels on subpar roads

National research group urges state to invest money in aging systems A new study finds that the state’s deficient highway system is costing citizens more than $1,000 each annually in repairs from crashes, congestion caused by deteriorating roads. Every year, drivers in the Philadelphia region waste the equivalent of two days stuck in traffic jams, according a study released Wednesday by a national...