Route 202 Section 300 Roadwork
Overview
Significant growth in the region, especially over the last two decades, has increased traffic on US Route 202 to levels well beyond those that the two-lane highway originally was designed to handle. In fact, 73,000 vehicles a day now travel on this section of Route 202, and the improvements we have planned will help the highway carry its present and future traffic more efficiently.
Under the overall Section 300 project, PennDOT will utilize significant federal and state transportation funding, most of which is collected at the fuel pump and through licensing fees, to:
- Reconstruct Route 202's four existing travel lanes
- Add a third travel lane in each direction, utilizing the existing grass median
- Rebuild seven overpasses to provide additional horizontal and vertical clearance
- Construct a two-lane collector-distributor (C-D) roadway along northbound Route 202 at the Route 29/Great Valley Interchange to eliminate conflicts between ramp traffic and through traffic
- Improve the Route 401/Frazer Interchange and install new traffic signals Install Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) components, including highway cams and electronic message signs
- Improve the expressway’s storm water management system, and
- Erect sound walls at eligible locations
Click here to see the Rt. 202 Section 300 Construction Map
Update
SECTION 310
The proposed work includes the reconstruction of 3 bridges over US 202 (Swedesford Road South, Church Road, Mill Lane), construction of improvements to 2 offsite highways (the Swedesford/Phoenixville/Planebrook Road intersection and PA 401 widening), stream stabilization (in the East Whiteland Twp. Ecology Park), and wetland replacement/mitigation (at the former 84 Lumber site on Matthews Road).
All physical work is anticipated to be completed by Spring 2009.
SECTION 311
The proposed work includes the reconstruction of 3 bridges over US 202 (Swedesford Road North, PA 29, Cedar Hollow Road) and jacking of an abandoned railroad bridge.
All Physical work is anticipated to be completed by 5/25/2010.
SECTION 320
The proposed work includes reconstruction and widening of US 202 between Mill Lane and North Valley Road, construction of a collector/ distributor road and ramp modifications/widening at the PA 29 interchange, widening and rehabilitation of the US 202 bridges over Valley Creek and North Valley Road, drainage improvements and construction of stormwater management basins, and construction of sound barrier walls.
Anticipate completing all pre-construction work and letting the project on 3/11/2011.
SECTION 330
The proposed work includes the reconstruction and widening of US 202 between US 30 and Mill Lane, the replacement of the US 202 bridges over PA 401 and the future Chester Valley Trail, widening and rehabilitation of the US 202 bridge over Planebrook Road, ramp modifications/widening at the PA 401 interchange, drainage and stormwater management improvements, and construction of sound barrier walls.
Anticipate completing all pre-construction work and letting the project on 3/15/2012.
TMACC's Involvement
On Friday, Sept. 12, the Transportation Management Association of Chester County (TMACC) hosted a free informational event for local businesses and commuters at Penn State Great Valley.
PennDOT District 6 Executive Les Toaso provided an update on the Route 202 Section 300 reconstruction project and its impact on Chester County traffic congestion. Unfortunately, the project is being delayed. Mr. Toaso outlined PennDOT’s interim plans to make improvements to the highway until the reconstruction project is ready to proceed.
Route 202 Section 300 is a 5.3 mile stretch of highway between Route 252 to the Route 30 interchange in Tredyffrin and East Whiteland townships.
The following links provide more information regarding this informational event:
- Lester Toaso's Presentation
- TMACC Exectutive Director on BrandywineRadio.com
- Aichele: Route 202 Project 'Being Held Hostage'
Commuter Options
Find an easier way to commute during the Rt. 202 Section 300 construction with this brochure:
Also, check the US 202 Section 300 website for more information.
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