Pothole Repairs, Utility Work Scheduled In Central Bucks

DOYLESTOWN, PA — Motorists can expect delays on the following area roadways due to pothole maintenance repairs, a bridge rehabilitation project, and PECO utility work.

Pothole Repair Work

• This week, PennDOT's pothole repair crews will be in the area conducting maintenance on the following roadways: Bristol Road in Warrington and Warminster townships; Kellers Church Road in Plumstead and Bedminster townships; Elephant Road in Bedminster Township; and Geigel Hill Road in Tinicum Township. Crews will restrict travel lanes on these state highways to patch areas of deteriorating pavement. Motorists are advised to be alert of this moving operation and to expect intermittent lane closures and possible slowdowns when driving near work crews. All activities are weather-dependent. Motorists are reminded to slow down in the work zone and refrain from distracted driving to keep themselves and our workers safe.

PECO Utility Work In New Britain

• Beginning on Monday, March 11 and continuing through Wednesday, June 26, PECO will be conducting utility work on County Line Road between Lexington Avenue and Walnut Street, and Maple Avenue and Trewigtown Road in New Britain Township. A weekday lane closure is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Motorists are advised to allow extra time when traveling through or near the work areas because backups and delays will occur. All scheduled activities are weather-dependent. PECO Energy will complete these projects under a PennDOT Highway Occupancy Permit.

Roundabout Construction in Doylestown

• Easton Road and New Britain/Sauerman Road in Doylestown Township. Construction continues through the summer on the construction of two roundabouts. New Britain Road is reduced to one lane between Easton Road and Rolling Hill Boulevard. During the lane closure, motorists will be directed to use Lower State Road, U.S. 202, and Easton Road. Motorists are advised to allow extra time when traveling through the work area because backups and delays may occur. All scheduled activities are weather-dependent.

Bridge Rehabilitation

• The rehabilitation of the New Hope-Lambertville Free Bridge continues through September. New Jersey-bound vehicles are being detoured via the Route 202 bridge. West bound traffic into Pennsylvania will continue to use the bridge. The walkway will remain open throughout the project.

Utility Work In Plumstead And Bedminster

• PECO Energy will be performing utility work on the following four state highways in Bucks County through April 1. Look for weekly lane closures from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Route 413 (Durham Road) between Dark Hollow Road and Stump Road in Bedminster and Plumstead; Route 611 (Easton Road) between Quarry and Spruce Hill roads in Bedminster; Creek Road between Quarry and Wismer Road, Bedminster; and Wismer Road between Stump and Point Pleasant Road in Plumstead Township. Motorists are advised to allow extra time when traveling through or near the work areas because backups and delays will occur. All scheduled activities are weather dependent.