Doylestown Borough To Close Streets For Dining, Shopping

DOYLESTOWN, PA — Doylestown Borough is launching a pedestrian area pilot program with the hopes of giving shops and restaurants more area for outdoor dining and sales as they recover from the shock of the coronavirus pandemic.

Street closures are planned starting June 26, when West State Street from Hamilton to Clinton streets will close from 4 p.m. to midnight.

"Locals and visitors can expect to see increased outdoor seating at restaurants, additional outdoor shopping, and the rare experience to walk down historic State Street. Outdoor dining, shopping, and pop-up marketplaces will continue in tandem throughout town with the street closure pilot program," according to information from the borough.

During the time of the closures, sidewalks will be closed to pedestrians and reserved for neighboring businesses to expand dining and shopping setups. The street will be reserved for pedestrian traffic. "Social distancing remains critical in our efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and pedestrians will be expected to maintain a safe distance between one another," the borough said.

Based on the feedback and success of the program, additional street closures may be planned, according to the borough.

Bucks County is slated to move the green phase of coronavirus mitigation on Friday. During the green phase, restaurants are permitted to open with limited capacity.

"While many in the general public have been vocal about wanting street closures, it does pose interesting challenges to businesses, particularly those that remain dependent on curbside pickup and deliveries. The Borough is working hard to ensure reopening initiatives are as fair and safe as possible for all downtown businesses and residents," the borough said.

Here are the upcoming street closures:

Friday, June 26 W. State Street | From Hamilton to Clinton4 PM - 12 AM (Midnight)

Saturday, June 27 W. State Street | From Hamilton to Clinton4 PM - 12 AM (Midnight)

Friday, July 3W. State Street | From Hamilton to Clinton4 PM - 12 AM (Midnight)

Saturday, July 4W. State Street | From Hamilton to Clinton4 PM - 12 AM (Midnight)