Morehall Road Sinkhole To Be Addressed: PennDOT

EAST WHITELAND, PA – A sinkhole and pavement subsidence issues on Morehall Road in East Whiteland Township will be addressed by road crews next week as part of a project to address reoccurring sinkholes in the area, according to PennDOT.

PennDOT said work on the road's sinkhole and pavement issues will begin Monday, Oct. 2.

Work will be done between the Pennsylvania Turnpike ramps and the intersection of North Atwater Drive/General Warren Boulevard and will require lane restrictions between Yellow Springs and Flat roads for drilling operations, PennDOT said.

Crews will be working from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily through Friday, Oct. 13, according to PennDOT.

“The purpose of this project is to address a history of reoccurring sinkholes located along this stretch of highway, and provide a safe and efficient roadway while decreasing future maintenance costs and traffic impacts,” Governor Tom Wolf said of the project. “Our work here in Chester County is part of our continuing effort to improve transportation infrastructure in Pennsylvania.”

The project is scheduled to be completed in fall 2018, PennDOT said.

Motorists are advised to allow extra time when traveling through this work zone because slowdowns will occur during construction. The contractor's schedule is weather dependent.

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