FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 18, 2020

 

PECO to Restrict Several State Highways for Utility Improvements Across Philadelphia Region

King of Prussia, PA – PECO Energy is planning lane closures on several state highways in Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties for utility construction, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today.

The work schedule is:

 

Chester County

  • Friday, June 19, through Friday, July 3, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, on Route 113 (Pike Springs Road) at Red Fox Lane in East Pikeland Township;
  • Friday, June 19, through Friday, July 3, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, on Route 401 (Conestoga Road) at St. Andrew’s Lane in West Vincent Township; and
  • Monday, June 22, through Friday, June 26, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, on Route 100 (Pottstown Pike) at Commerce Drive in West Whiteland Township.

 

Delaware County

  • Monday, June 22, through Friday, June 26, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, on Route 3 (West Chester Pike) between Lynn Boulevard and U.S. 1 (Township Line Road) in Upper Darby Township.

Montgomery County

  • Monday, June 22, through Friday, June 26, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, on Route 29 (Main Street) between 8th Street and 10th Street in Pennsburg Borough.

Philadelphia

  • Monday, June 22, through Friday, July 10, from 7:00 PM to 3:30 AM, on U.S. 1 (City Avenue) between Route 23 (Conshohocken State Road) and Monument Road.

Motorists are advised to allow extra time when traveling through the work areas because backups and delays will occur. All scheduled activities are weather dependent.

PECO Energy will complete these projects under a PennDOT Highway Occupancy Permit. For a list of all utility work and other construction projects impacting state-owned highways in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties, visit our District 6 Traffic Bulletin.

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