Roads closed

The open-grate bridge on Northbrook Road over the west branch of the Brandywine closed on April 18 so that workers can replace the bridge deck, rebuild the side walls and repave the roadway approaches. The work hadn't even started when I checked on April 23, but repairs are expected to be completed by June 17.
According to PennDOT, local traffic will be allowed to drive as far as the bridge from the Northbrook side and down from Marshallton. "Through traffic will be detoured between Brandywine Drive and Bragg Hill Road in West Bradford and Pocopson. Bridge traffic will be detoured over Route 842, Route 82 and Route 162."
Speaking of detours, did you hear that Baltimore Pike will be shut at Bancroft Road for three weeks this summer, from July 22 until August 16? Road improvements will be made to improve sight lines at the intersection, which will only get busier when the new Bancroft Elementary School opens this autumn.