Gateway To Chadds Ford Begins With Road Project

CHADDS FORD, PA— For seven years, the Henderson Group developers have been working on a road loop project to ease congestion at the Chadds Ford gateway intersection of Routes 1 and 202 in Delaware County, on the Chester County border.

The completion of the final section of the road loop project has been delayed due to the pandemic and other issues.

The road loop will provide a more efficient traffic flow in the region, which is a tourist destination with Longwood Gardens, historical museums, wineries, and antique stores, according to developer Brian Coyle, CEO of the Henderson Group.

Coyle said the first step is to get approval for revenue generating luxury apartments for an age 55+ community, called Greene Station at Painters Crossing on the northwest section of the intersection, which is zoned for commercial development.

Greene Station at Painters Crossing status

The Greene Station project calls for constructing an apartment complex with a pool, pickleball and dog park on the company’s 20-acre lot. There would be a maximum of 12 units per acre.

In June, Chadds Ford Township Planning Commission denied the developer's request for a zoning amendment to allow the multi-family dwelling.

Planners expressed concern about wetlands, density and traffic problems, including the completion of the road loop.

Coyle said the first step is to complete the southwest section of the loop road off Hillman Drive. He also plans to resubmit the plans for approval.

The road loop project was approved by PennDOT and is being financed by private funds.

In October, PennDOT awarded a $1.02 million grant for the Hillman Drive Extension, according to Robyn Briggs, PennDOT spokeswoman.

Briggs said the developer has one year to enter into an agreement to use the grant, and three years to complete the project.

The developer was awarded a second $900,000 grant for the project from the state Department of Economic Development.

Coyle said the grants were awarded with the help of state Rep. Craig Williams, a Chester County Republican.

He said an additional $5 million is necessary for the $7 million loop road project, noting the company is looking to generate additional revenue.

Coyle said he is hoping to make this project a reality and is hoping to get some input from the community.
For more information, contact Coyle at bcoyle@hendersongroupinc.com.