PENNSYLVANIA ROUTE 41

'Pennsylvania Route 41' is a major 22 mile long state highway located in southeastern Pennsylvania. The southern terminus of the route is at the Delaware state line in New Garden Township, where PA 41 continues as Delaware Route 41. The northern terminus is at U.S. Route 30 north of Gap.
PA 41 is the main artery between the Lancaster area and Wilmington, Delaware. The highway is named the Gap-Newport Pike. The original southern terminus of DE 41 was in Newport, hence the highway's name. Due to many accidents, PennDOT has done many improvements along the road, as well as posting many signs along the route reminding drivers to drive safely.

Contents

Route description

Lancaster County

Chester County

Communities along the route

Boroughs

Townships

Census-designated places

Major intersections

History

Current Events

References

Route description

Lancaster County

PA 41 begins at an intersection with US 30 in Gap. Less than a mile south of the US 30 junction, PA 41 meets the eastern terminus of PA 741.

Chester County

In the small town of Atglen, PA 41 meets PA 372 which is called Lower Valley Rd. In West Fallowfield Township, PA 41 meets PA 10. In Londonderry Township, PA 41 meets the northern terminus of PA 796 and also in Londonderry Twp, PA 41 meets PA 926. In London Grove Township, PA 41 meets with PA 841. A mile south east of the PA 841 junction, PA 41 meets US 1 at an interchange. In Avondale, PA 41 meets the Baltimore Pike a major road in Chester and Delaware Counties. In Kennett Township, PA 41 terminates (ends) when it crosses into the state of Delaware and continues as DE 41 towards the city of Wilmington.

Communities along the route

Boroughs

★ Christiana

★ Atglen

★ Avondale

Townships

★ Sadsbury Township

★ West Sadsbury Township

★ West Fallowfield Township

★ Londonderry Township

★ London Grove Township

★ New Garden Township

Census-designated places

★ Gap

Major intersections

History

Signed in 1926 from Harrisburg to Lancaster on the current PA 230 alignment, and Lancaster to Reading on the current PA 272 alignment.
Signed in its current location in 1928. In 1930, the route was paved from Gap to Belmont Road and Cherry Hill Road to Fairview Road. In 1932, the northern terminus was moved from US 222 in Lampeter to its current location.

Current Events

PennDOT has been planning improvements to the route in Chester County near Avondale. However, with the revised 12-Year Transportation Program unveiled, this project is being reevaluated.

References

1. Pennsylvania Highways - Pennsylvania Route 41