Traffic & Transit
PA Turnpike Bridge Construction Will Last A Month
PennDOT said work begins on Tuesday that will close a Lower Bucks County road. Find out when and where below.
LOWER BUCKS COUNTY, PA — The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is expected to start bridge construction on Newportville Road in Bristol and Bensalem townships on Tuesday.
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation said that drivers are advised about the following travel restriction:
- Tuesday, Sept. 2, through Friday, Oct. 3, Newportville Road will be closed and detoured 24/7 between Zimmerman Lane and New Falls Road.
During the closure, drivers will be directed to use Zimmerman Lane and New Falls Road.
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Local access will be maintained.
Drivers should allow extra time when traveling near the work area because backups and delays will occur. All scheduled activities are weather-dependent.
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The Pennsylvania Turnpike will complete the work under a PennDOT Highway Occupancy Permit.
For a complete list of construction projects impacting state-owned highways in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties, visit the District 6 Traffic Bulletin.
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