Public Works Department employees:
   Mark Knightly, Director
   Mike Cialini
   Ron Miller

E-mail address:  publicworks@pocopson.org                      

Phone: 610-793-2387
Emergency / After Hours number: 484-947-9379

The Township Garage is located at 1440 Lenape Road.

Route 52 realignment: In 2012 construction will be relegated to rebuilding US 1 around the existing Route 52 intersection.

The Northbrook Road bridge project is complete and the road has been re-opened.

Replacement of Route 926 Bridge near Pocopson Road

Representatives from PennDOT, Birmingham and Pocopson Townships, Chester County and our State Representatives met on February 9, 2011 to review the latest proposed plans for the Route 926 replacement bridge over the Brandywine Creek and to discuss Township concerns about the increasing number of road closures at the bridge due to flooding. The PennDOT design team is evaluating options for reconfiguring the approach roadways or employing other methods to reduce flood caused road closures. Construction work is now not expected to begin before 2013.

Haines Mill Road Repairs Complete
Haines Mill Road is open between Red Lion and Unionville-Lenape Roads, with a posted weight limit of 7 tons.

Reporting potholes and other road problems:
To report potholes and other problems with State roads, which in Pocopson Township include Route 52, Route 926, Pocopson Road, Lenape-Unionville Road, Red Lion Road, Northbrook Road, and Route 842, you can contact the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT's) toll-free maintenance hotline at:

1-800-FIX-ROAD (1-800-349-7623).

In addition to reporting potholes, you may also report missing highway signs, shoulder drop-offs, roadway washouts and other potential hazards.

For problems with Township roads, please call the Public Works Department at 610-793-2387 or send an e-mail to publicworks@pocopson.org.

For dead deer removal:
Contact PennDOT at (610) 340-3201 for State roads only: Routes 926, 842, and 52, plus Pocopson, Lenape-Unionville, Wawaset, Red Lion and Northbrook Roads
                                                                                          OR
Contact the PA Game Commission at (610) 926-1966 for Township roads only - i.e., any other road in the Township not identified above as a State road
 

                                    Snow Removal in Pocopson Township

Plowing and Salting Procedures:

Mission Statement:  To clear over ninety miles of roads of snow and/or ice in a safe and efficient manner with priority given to the health and safety of the Township citizens and traveling public.

• For winter storms, the Township is sectioned into three routes. One large plow truck is assigned to each route and two smaller trucks rotate among the routes as needed.
• Road clearing will be undertaken around-the-clock unless conditions render clearing efforts useless. In such cases, plows will remain on standby for emergency situations.
• Each route includes high and lesser priority roads. When a snowstorm begins, operators will cover their entire route with salt and anti-skid materials. This keeps the snow and ice from freezing to the streets. Plowing begins when the snow accumulates to a depth of two inches.
• For minor storms, the entire route may be completed at once. During intense storms, only priority roads will be cleared. Secondary roads and cul-de-sacs will not be plowed until main roads can be kept open. As the storm lightens, all roads will be opened. Roads will be plowed curb-to-curb. Cul-de-sacs and intersections will be cleared after the storm passes.

Citizen participation:

• It is not uncommon for plows to push snow in front of driveways. Typically snow is moved to the right of a moving plow and onto the shoulder or edge of the roadway. Prevent your driveways from being plowed shut by removing snow to the downside of the driveway.
• During a winter storm, do not park on the street. Vehicles in the street delay road clearing. Remove vehicles from the street before the storm and keep them off the streets until streets are cleared. Illegally parked vehicles will be towed and fees of $125 and up will apply.
• Do not shovel or push snow into the street. This is a safety hazard and could cause an accident. Homeowners can be fined for this and be held responsible for an accident.
• The Township will replace mailboxes or posts that have been struck by the plow, but not items that are damaged by the force of plowed snow. Check mailboxes and posts for deterioration to reduce the chance that the weight of plowed snow will break the post.
• Damage to vehicles caused by snow and/or cinders from plow trucks are not the Township’s responsibility—which is one of the reasons we ask that vehicles be removed from the streets. Plows must clear streets curb-to-curb to prepare for subsequent storms.
• The Township does not remove snow and ice from undedicated roads. Residents in the following communities may contact the snow removal vendor listed below:

   Riverside at Chadds Ford                                                       Taylor's Run
      Earthcare                                                                                 Jason McKinney
      69 Risbon Rd                                                                          610-656-3096
      Honeybrook, Pa. 19344
      610-286-7903
      610-286-7983  FAX
      www.earthcare.org

  Winterwood
      Cedar Brook Lawn Care
      PO Box 2426
      West Chester, Pa. 19382
      610-436-5335
      cedarbrookland.com

The Pocopson Township Public Works Department spends long hours in tough conditions to make the roads as safe as possible. Please cooperate with these guidelines so that snow removal can occur quickly and safely