PennDOT shuts Rt. 82 Bridge in Kennett due to ‘serious deterioration’

The area in Kennett Township impacted by the bridge closure. Image Courtesy PennDOT. The bridge carrying Route 82 (Creek Road) over East Branch of Red Clay Creek in Kennett Township, is closed indefinitely due to serious deterioration of the beams, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today. Route 82 (Creek Road) will be closed near the intersection of Old Kennett Road...

Split UCFSD board to vote on Rt. 82 project Monday night

By JP Phillips, Staff Writer, The Times A rendering of some of the proposed improvements for Route 82 in front of Charles F. Patton Middle School. EAST MARLBOROUGH — Not all Unionville-Chadds Ford School District Board Members are sold on the school district’s/Township’s proposal to slow traffic and enhance pedestrian safety on Route 82. Although the proposal was presented to the Board last...

Thousands turn out for Kennett Run

Annual run raises money for area charities By Hannah Christopher, Road running columnist, The Times Runners take off from the start of The Kennett Run, Saturday. The annual road racing in Kennett Square race event helps raise funds for a number of local charities. KENNETT SQUARE — On Saturday, the borough was taken over by a lively and sporty event involving thousands  of  people in our area. Route...

Coffee house and ice cream parlor opens in Unionville

Foxy Loxy Emphasizes local décor, ingredients, staff and management By Rick Marts, Staff Writer, The Times The opening of Foxy Loxy brings a premium ice cream parlor and coffee outlet to the village of Unionville. EAST MARLBOROUGH — Put your feet up by the gas fireplace, stretch out on the buttery smooth, leather-cushioned Mission style oak furniture, and dig in to a hot caramel sundae of...

Rehab work scheduled on Creek Road Bridge

PennDOT crews will control traffic Tuesday, Wednesday Construction will slow traffic on Rt. 82 in Kennett Township on Tuesday and Wednesday, according to PennDOT. Construction is scheduled on Tuesday and Wednesday to rehabilitate the Rt. 82 (Creek Road) Bridge over a branch of Red Clay Creek in Kennett Township, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced Friday. During the...