Chesco open house to discuss bridge improvements

CHESTER COUNTY

Open house to discuss bridge improvements in two townships

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation will host an open house Wednesday on proposed improvements to a structurally deficient bridge on Route 926 in Birmingham and Pocopson Townships, according to a news release.

PennDot has plans to improve Route 926 where it crosses over the Brandywine Creek, and is considering replacing the existing 77-year-old bridge, officials said. The new structure would be higher, requiring the roadway approaches to be rebuilt and raised.

The current bridge carries approximately 13,200 vehicles a day, according to the release.

The open house will be from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Pocopson Elementary School, 1105 Pocopson Rd., Pocopson Township. A presentation will begin at 6:30 p.m. with a question-and-answer session following at 7.

- Tricia L. Nadolny