Politics & Government
Tropical Storm Ophelia Delays Upper Southampton Culvert Replacement
Work on the Rydal culvert was expected to take place this week but has been postponed due to weather, township officials said.
UPPER SOUTHAMPTON TOWNSHIP, PA —Just when the Rydal culvert replacement project was expected to get going this week, it's now been delayed. Blame it on the weather.
Upper Southampton Township officials said that the delivery of the culvert has been delayed due to weather and Tropical Storm Ophelia.
With the delay, the police chief has withdrawn and canceled the no-parking restriction on a portion of Stephen Way and Rydal Lane from 7 a.m. Sept. 26, through 7 a.m. Sept. 29.
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It is anticipated that the delivery will occur in the near future, township officials said.
"Thank you for your continuing patience and cooperation while the township completes this project," township officials said in a Facebook post.
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The project had been moving forward with initial tree removal and construction equipment at the ready.
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