Route 23 To Be Restricted For 8 Months In Phoenixville Area For $2.5 Million Project

Periodic lane closures and traffic delays expected as crews work to widen, repave, and improve intersections along Route 23.

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has announced a major $2.5 million road construction project along Route 23 in the Phoenixville area that will result in lane closures and traffic delays for the next 8 months. The project will widen and restripe stretches of Route 23, add a new left-turn lane, mill and pave miles of roadway, and improve 11 signalized intersections, including removing median islands.

Why it matters

Route 23 is a critical thoroughfare connecting several communities in the Phoenixville area, so the long-term lane closures and construction work will impact commuters, local businesses, and residents who rely on this road. The project aims to improve traffic flow and safety, but the disruption during construction may cause significant delays.

The details

Work on the $2.5 million project will begin on March 11, 2026 and continue through November 20, 2026. Crews will be conducting periodic lane closures with flagging operations near the intersection of Route 23 and Township Line Road. The project scope includes widening and restriping stretches of Route 23, adding a new left-turn lane at the Township Line Road intersection, milling and repaving miles of roadway, and improving 11 signalized intersections along the route, including removing median islands on Route 23 and Route 113.

  • Work will begin on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
  • The project is scheduled to continue through Friday, November 20, 2026.

The players

Pennsylvania Department of Transportation

The state agency responsible for managing and maintaining Pennsylvania's transportation infrastructure, including roads, highways, and bridges.

H&K Group Inc.

The general contractor hired to carry out the $2.5 million road construction project along Route 23 in the Phoenixville area.

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What’s next

Drivers should plan for delays and consider alternate routes during the 8-month construction period.

The takeaway

This major road construction project along Route 23 in the Phoenixville area will cause significant traffic disruptions for commuters, businesses, and residents over the next 8 months, but the end result should be improved traffic flow and safety once the work is completed.