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    District 6 Projects - Chester County

    St. Peters Road Retaining Wall Project

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    Construction

    Project Overview

    County: Chester County
    Municipality: Warwick Township
    State Route: Route 4041
    Local Name: St. Peters Road
    Project Type: Slope Failure Stabilization
    Last Updated: May 2026

    On Monday, May 18, 2026, PennDOT joined local officials to celebrate the early completion of the St. Peters Road Retaining Wall project within St. Peters Village Historic District in Warwick Township, Chester County. The road was reopened one month ahead of schedule.

    For several years, erosion of the steep slope between St. Peters Road and French Creek created unstable conditions leading to a slope failure which impacted the guiderail system and compromised the reliability and safety on St. Peters Road.

    In June 2022, a concrete barrier was installed to protect St. Peters Road drivers from the deteriorating conditions. Additional inspections indicated additional slope deterioration, and that an additional 432 feet of concrete barrier was needed, along with a long-term detour. 

    In July 2024, PennDOT began designing a project to improve the conditions. However, due to an expansion of the slope failure, the department pursued an emergency proclamation in April 2025, to allow for the placement of the additional concrete barrier and expedite the start of the improvement project. The proclamation allowed PennDOT to use existing contracts to construct a permanent 570-foot retaining wall to stabilize the roadway embankment and protect drivers.

    Loftus Construction of King of Prussia, Pa., was the general contractor on this $6.8 million design-build project which was financed with 100 percent state funds. 

    Contact Information

    Justin Gattorno
    Project Manager
    jgattorno@pa.gov

    Accessibility

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