West Pikeland Township Emergency Management

06/01/2026

Today, Monday, June 1, 2026, at approximately 2:00 PM, Constellation will be conducting its semi-annual, full-volume test of the emergency warning sirens surrounding the Limerick Clean Energy Center (LCEC). Sirens will also sound on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at various intervals throughout the day.

The warning system consists of sirens located within a 10-mile radius around Limerick.

In an actual emergency, the sirens are not a signal to evacuate, but a warning to tune to a local Emergency Alert Broadcast television or radio station.

05/31/2026

From our friends at North Coventry Township OEM. The entirety of West Pikeland Township is included as well.

05/31/2026

04/27/2026

Upcoming roadwork in WPT.

PennDOT to Begin Construction to Replace Two Art School Road Bridges in West Pikeland Township

King of Prussia, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced today that construction is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, May 13, on a $3 million project to replace two bridges that carry Art School Road over a Branch of Pickering Creek in West Pikeland Township, Chester County.

Under this project, PennDOT’s contractor will remove and replace two existing bridges on Art School Road; construct a retaining wall along the southwest approach to the second bridge; and reconstruct the approaches to both bridges. Additionally, the project will widen both bridges and approaching roadways. A drainage swale will also be constructed and milling and overlay will be performed between the reconstructed sections.

Beginning on Wednesday, May 13, through Thursday, May 27, 2027, Art School Road will be closed and detoured 24/7 between Yellow Springs Road and Tiptop Road. During the closure motorist will be directed to use Yellow Springs Road, Route 113, Route 401 (Conestoga Road), and Chester Springs Road.

Local access will be maintained at all times. Temporary access will also be provided for the equestrian center located next to one of the bridges.

Drivers are advised to allow extra time when traveling near the work area or along the detour route because backups and delays may occur.

03/24/2026

From our friends at Chester County DES

Spring is beautiful - and a little unpredictable here in Chester County. 🌸⚡

While we welcome sunshine, warm(ish) weather, and fresh blooms, it’s also the season for flooding, high winds, heavy rain, and severe weather.

Take time now to prepare, stay informed, and keep safety top of mind all season long.

03/15/2026

For those heading to destinations along Rt 322 in Downingtown, East Brandywine or West Brandywine Townships on Tuesday 3/17 and Wednesday 3/18.

Travel Delay Announcement - March 17-18, 2026

Please see the official announcement from the PA State Police of road closures and travel delays expected on Tuesday March 17 and Wednesday March 18 due to the services for Corporal Timothy J. O’Connor Jr., who lost his life in the line of duty on Sunday, March 8.

The following roads will be closed starting at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 17, for an es**rt procession to St. Joseph Parish, located at 338 Manor Ave., where funeral services will be held:

• North Church St. at West Biddle St., West Chester Borough
• Manor Ave., in the area of St. Joseph Parish, Downingtown Borough

It should be noted that North Church St, in front of DellaVecchia, Reilly, Smith, & Boyd Funeral Home, will be closed for two hours before the es**rt procession.

The roadways will reopen after the procession passes.

The following roads will be closed on Wednesday, March 18, for the funeral service and procession:

• Manor Ave. (SR 322) between Rock Raymond Rd. & East Pennsylvania Ave., 6:00 a.m. until approximately 3:00 p.m.
• All ramps from SR 30 bypass to Manor Ave. (SR 322) starting at approximately 11:00 a.m.
• Manor Rd. (SR 82) between Horseshoe Pike & Culbertson Run Rd. starting at approximately 1:00 p.m.
• Rolling closures of Horseshoe Pike (SR 322) between Lancaster Ave. and Manor Rd. (SR 82) beginning at approximately 1:00 p.m.

There will be a heavy volume of traffic in the area, along with delays throughout the day. Area residents, businesses, local school districts, as well as additional emergency-response agencies in the area, are asked to plan accordingly.

The full press release can be found at the following link:https://www.pa.gov/content/dam/copapwp-pagov/en/psp/documents/pirrs/embreeville-press-releases/j_embr_14mar2026_1421.pdf

01/14/2026

The West Pikeland Township Police Department would like to remind visitors to the village to observe parking signs along Art School Road. We understand that parking is limited with the field next to the Art Studio being unavailable, however, there is ample parking at the library and township building.

12/20/2025

UPDATE - All roadways are reopened.

From our friends at WPPD. Please do not drive around barricades. There are numerous live wires down in the roadway.

ALL ROADWAYS HAVE BEEN RE OPENED. Thank you fo your patience.

Upper Pine Creek Road is closed between Davis Road and McKinley Lane due to power lines in the roadway.

Street Road between Tullamore Circle and Pikeland Road is closed because a downed tree is blocking all travel lanes.

Horseshoe Trail in the area of Dewees Lane is blocked with a tree in wires. Please use caution and assume all power lines in the roadway are energized.r

11/28/2025

Just a heads up………

On Monday, December 1, 2025, at approximately 2:00 PM, Constellation will be conducting its semi-annual, full-volume test of the emergency warning sirens surrounding Limerick Clean Energy Center (formerly known as “Limerick Generating Station”). This is one of two semi-annual tests performed each year and will last approximately 3 minutes. This is only a test, and there is no emergency.

The warning siren system consists of sirens located in a 10-mile radius around Limerick Clean Energy Center in Chester, Montgomery, and Berks Counties.

In an actual emergency, the sirens are not a signal to evacuate, but a warning to tune to a local Emergency Alert Broadcast television or radio station.

11/19/2025

From our neighbors in West Vincent Township