Almshouse Road Closing For 2 Weeks, Detours Announced In Northampton

NORTHAMPTON TOWNSHIP, PA —Almshouse Road will be closed between Second Street Pike and Jacksonville Road beginning on Monday, July 8 and continuing through Friday, July 19 weather permitting.

During the 24-hour-a-day closure, work crews will be replacing stormwater pipe.

During the closure, motorists will be directed to use Jacksonville Road, Bristol Road, and Route 232 (Second Street Pike) to avoid the work zone.

“This is going to create tremendous backups. Drivers should plan extra time and use Second Street Pike, Jacksonville and Bristol roads,” said township supervisor Robert Salzer.

The detour is highlighted in yellow. The red portion is the section of Almshouse Road that will be closed to traffic between Jacksonville Road and Hatboro Road.

“The detour uses state roads so it’s quite a long ride around,” said Adam Selisker, the chairman of the township board of supervisors and Northampton Township fire chief. “The part that’s most affected is between Hatboro Road and Jacksonville Road. There will be some local access and that Tanner’s will be open and accessible.”

During the construction, Almshouse Road will be open to local traffic between Second Street Pike and Hatboro Road, including access to Tanner’s store. The main closure will be between Hatboro Road and Jacksonville Road where the work will be taking place.

Access will also be available to Solly Brothers’ Farm Market, which will remain open throughout the road work and may still be reached.

According to the Solly Brothers Facebook page, the farm market will be accessible from the intersection of Jacksonville and Almshouse roads as well as from Spencer Road.

"Solly’s is bursting with delicious farm-fresh, locally grown produce, incredible baked goods and more. These 10 days are peak season for Solly’s so please help spread the word that we are reachable during construction."

Drivers are advised to allow extra time when traveling near the work area because backups and delays will occur. All scheduled activities are weather-dependent.