DISTRICT 6 PROJECTS - Chester County

Route 29 (Morehall Road) Sinkhole Remediation Project

Project Overview

County: Chester
Municipality: East Whiteland Township    
State Route(s): Route 29
Local Name(s): Morehall road
Project Type: Sinkhole Remediation
Last Updated: January 2025

The Route 29 (Morehall Road) sinkhole remediation project will provide a long-term solution to address repeat sinkholes that have occurred within the roadway. Work will be completed along Route 29 (Morehall Road) in East Whiteland Township, Chester County between Great Valley Parkway and the I-76 (PA Turnpike eastbound) on-ramp, north of Atwater Drive. The proposed scope of work includes a limited mobility grouting program which will involve drilling a series of holes through the pavement in a “grid” pattern. Pressurized grout will be injected into the drilled holes to fill subsurface voids beneath the roadway. The filling of subsurface voids will help stabilize the ground beneath the pavement and will reduce the risk of future sinkholes. Additional proposed work for this project includes drainage pipe replacement, stabilization and lining of roadside swales, and pavement reconstruction.

Traffic shifts are planned on Route 29 (Morehall Road), while maintaining one lane of traffic in each direction. In addition, temporary traffic signal configurations will be utilized during construction. 

The Department completed public outreach to adjacent owners and businesses and will coordinate construction activities to maintain access to all connecting properties. Consturction will begin mid-Janaury.

UPDATE: Beginning, Monday, Janaury 13, motorists are advised of the following travel restriction:

 

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