From the Pennsylvania State Police

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 14, 2026

CONTACT: PSP Communications Office, ra-pspcomm@pa.gov

Road Closure Information Announced for the Funeral of

Corporal Timothy J. O’Connor, Jr.

Downingtown, PA – The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) announced today road

closure and traffic information for the funeral services of Corporal Timothy O’Connor,

Jr., who will be laid to rest next week. He 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

escort 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 escort 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 Pennsylvania State Police appreciates everyone’s patience and understanding during

the funeral for Corporal Timothy O’Connor, Jr.