Delco Road Closing Due To Fuel Spill Cleanup Work: PennDOT

UPPER PROVIDENCE TOWNSHIP, PA — PennDOT is closing Ridley Creek Road this week to clean a bridge that had fuel spilled on it during a tanker truck crash.

Ridley Creek Road in Upper Providence Township will be closed and detoured between Rose Tree Road and Hillendale Road Wednesday and Thursday.

The closure will be in effect from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. both days, weather depending.

During the closure, motorists will be directed to use Rose Tree Road, Providence Road/Route 252, and Kirk Lane.

Crews will be washing the bridge following a crash Monday that led to fuel spilling in the area.

The crash happened at about 9 a.m. Monday on Route 1 north at Ridley Creek Road in Upper Providence Township, according to officials.

Upper Providence Township Police said a tanker truck crashed and overturned on the road, causing the driver to become entrapped while the truck leaked diesel fuel from its own tank, as well as the saddle tanks.

Firefighters and HAZMAT units contained the leak, but officials said "a significant amount of product" spilled onto the highway.

Aqua Pennsylvania said customers’ drinking water was not impacted by the spill.

Local access will be maintained during the Ridley Creek Road closure.

Drivers are advised to allow extra time when traveling through or near the work area because backups and delays will occur.