PennDOT Replaces Two Art School Road Bridges in West Pikeland Township, Chester County
Summary
PennDOT announced that construction will begin on May 13, 2026 on a $3 million project to replace two bridges carrying Art School Road over a Branch of Pickering Creek in West Pikeland Township, Chester County. The contractor, Kinsley Construction LLC of York, PA, will remove and replace both bridges, construct a retaining wall along the southwest approach to the second bridge, reconstruct and widen both bridges and approaching roadways, and perform milling and overlay between reconstructed sections. Art School Road will be closed and detoured 24/7 between Yellow Springs Road and Tiptop Road from May 13, 2026 through May 27, 2027, with local access maintained at all times and temporary access provided for the adjacent equestrian center.
“Kinsley Construction, LLC of York, PA is the general contractor on the project, which is financed with 80 percent federal funds and 20 percent state funds.”
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PennDOT announced a $3 million construction project to replace two bridges on Art School Road in West Pikeland Township, Chester County, with construction commencing May 13, 2026 and completion expected by May 27, 2027. The project involves bridge removal and replacement, retaining wall construction, approach reconstruction, widening, drainage swale construction, and milling and overlay work. Affected parties using Art School Road should plan for a 24/7 closure between Yellow Springs Road and Tiptop Road, with motorists directed to use Yellow Springs Road, Route 113, Route 401 (Conestoga Road), and Chester Springs Road as the designated detour.
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PennDOT to Begin Construction to Replace Two Art School Road Bridges in West Pikeland Township
April 24, 2026
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Under this project, PennDOT’s contractor will remove and replace two existing bridges on Art School Road; construct a retaining wall along the southwest approach to the second bridge; and reconstruct the approaches to both bridges. Additionally, the project will widen both bridges and approaching roadways. A drainage swale will also be constructed and milling and overlay will be performed between the reconstructed sections.
Beginning on Wednesday, May 13, through Thursday, May 27, 2027, Art School Road will be closed and detoured 24/7 between Yellow Springs Road and Tiptop Road. During the closure motorist will be directed to use Yellow Springs Road, Route 113, Route 401 (Conestoga Road), and Chester Springs Road.
Local access will be maintained at all times. Temporary access will also be provided for the equestrian center located next to one of the bridges.
Drivers are advised to allow extra time when traveling near the work area or along the detour route because backups and delays may occur.
Kinsley Construction, LLC of York, PA is the general contractor on the project, which is financed with 80 percent federal funds and 20 percent state funds.
For more information, visit the Art School Road Bridges project page.
Motorists can check conditions on major roadways by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and access to more than 1,200 traffic cameras. 511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional X alerts.
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