Traffic & Transit

High-Friction Resurfacing To Begin On Several Highways In Bucks

Motorists are advised to allow extra time when traveling through the work areas because backups and delays will occur.

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BUCKS COUNTY, PA — High-friction resurfacing operations will begin on several state highways in Bucks County this week.

On Monday, Oct. 21, through Tuesday, Nov. 19, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., alternating lane closures with flagging will occur weekdays on the following state highways.

Motorists are advised to allow extra time when traveling through the work areas because backups and delays will occur. All scheduled activities are weather-dependent.

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The work is part of a $4.9 million project to install High-Friction Surface Treatment (HFST) on several state highways across Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties, to provide increased friction and grip on pavements in wet and dry conditions.

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