Travelers in King of Prussia are hitting a roadblock yet again, as U.S. 202 North (Dekalb Pike) undergoes another round of repairs due to a persistent sinkhole problem plaguing the area. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), motorists will have to navigate a bumpy commute with the left lane between Henderson Road and Saulin Boulevard remaining closed for an undetermined period.

The closure, which has been disrupting traffic since the wee hours of the morning, was triggered by a sudden depression in the northbound lanes, prompting immediate action by PennDOT. While crews work diligently to excavate and fill the gaping void under the pavement, a similar fate awaits travelers on U.S. 202 South, with lane closures expected on April 18. As they channel earth and asphalt to mend the tear in this thoroughfare's facade, congestion is guaranteed, with backups and delays stretching patience thin, local residents and businesses can rest assured that their passage will be preserved amidst the chaos.

Those familiar with the thoroughfare's history know that this isn't the road's first dance with instability. This same stretch of highway was temporarily shut down, not once but twice the previous year for similar issues according to a PennDOT release. The reoccurring disruptions point to a larger, underlying malaise, one that mere patches seem insufficient to heal.

A more permanent solution appears to be on the horizon, with PennDOT planning a more comprehensive sinkhole remediation project for U.S. 202, and for Route 29 (Morehall Road) in East Whiteland Township, Chester County. The project, which aims to provide a longer-term fix to the weary stretch of road, is slated for advertisement this coming summer. In the meantime, drivers are urged to allow extra time, when navigating the area or seeking alternative routes—if they hope to skirt the snarl of construction and reach their destinations in a timely manner.