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    District 6 Projects - Chester County

    Route 401 (Conestoga Road) and Valley Hill Road Intersection Improvements Project

    Project Status

    Step 1 of 4

    Development

    Next Step:  Design

    Project Overview

    County: Chester
    Municipality: Charlestown Township
    State Route: Route 401, 1021
    Local Name: Conestoga Road and Valley Hill Road
    Project Type: Intersection Improvements
    MPMS Number: 114166
    Proposed Construction Start: February 2028
    Proposed Construction End: December 2028
    Last Updated: May 2026

    This project will improve the Route 401 (Conestoga Road) and Valley Hill Road Intersection in Charlestown Township, which experiences significant congestion during peak hours. During peak hours, significant queues develop on Route 401 (Conestoga Road). Traffic volumes exceed the intersection's current capacity as configured. The addition of turn lanes for Route 401 (Conestoga Road) would eliminate much of this backup. Presently, when vehicles are waiting to make a left turn in either the northbound or southbound direction on Route 401 (Conestoga Road), through movements are impeded, and backups occur. This project is located approximately a half mile from the PA Turnpike and approximately two miles north of U.S. 202.

    As part of their successful CMAQ application, the municipality prepared conceptual design plans to satisfy CMAQ grant eligibility requirements. Conceptual improvements include but are not limited to:  Channelization improvements, including adding left turn lanes on Route 401 (Conestoga Road) for both northbound and southbound traffic, and improving existing traffic signals, including updated timing patterns. Right-of-Way acquisition and utility relocations are anticipated.

    Contact Information

    Kalpesh Parikh
    Consultant Project Manager
    c-kparikh@pa.gov

    Accessibility

    The project documents can be made available in alternative languages or formats if requested. If you need translation or interpretation services, have special needs, or have concerns that require individual attention, please contact the Project Manager listed above.

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