Crime & Safety

Southbound 202 Lane Closing Friday Night: PennDOT

The closure is part of the ongoing rehabilitation of two U.S. 202 bridges over Amtrak rail lines and the U.S. 30 exit ramp to 202 north.

Southbound U.S. Route 202 will be limited to two lanes overnight Friday, according to PennDOT.

PennDOT said one of the three lanes will be closed between the Route 401 and Boot Road interchanges in East Whiteland and West Whiteland townships.

The closure will be in place from 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 25 through 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 26.

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Closures are needed to accommodate construction activities at the U.S. 30 Interchange, PennDOT said.

During the overnight lane closure, crews will be adjusting construction barriers at the U.S. 30 Interchange ramp, which is being reconstructed to replace deteriorated concrete pavement, according to PennDOT.

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The pavement improvement operation is part of a $26.4 million project to complete the final phase of the U.S. 202 Section 300 improvement project, which includes the rehabilitation of two U.S. 202 bridges over Amtrak rail lines and the U.S. 30 exit ramp to northbound U.S. 202, PennDOT said.

Drivers are advised to allow extra time when traveling through the work area.

The schedule is weather dependent.

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