Lane Closures Planned On Newtown Bypass Next Week

NEWTOWN, PA — Lane closures are planned next week on the Newtown Bypass and Rt. 532 as PennDOT works to install ADA curb ramps.

The daytime lane closures are scheduled Monday, June 24, through Friday, June 28, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The local closures are planned as PennDOT works to install 73 ADA curb ramps at 18 intersections in Bucks County.

The work schedule includes the following area roads:

• Route 413 (Newtown Bypass) and Route 532 (Durham Road) in Newtown Township
• Route 413 (Newtown Bypass) and Newtown Langhorne Road in Newtown Township
• Route 532 (Durham Road) and Route 532 (Sycamore Street/ Washington Crossing) in Newtown Township
• Mirror Lake Road and Yardley Langhorne Road in Lower Makefield Township
• Stony Hill Road and Cardinal Drive in Lower Makefield Township

Drivers should allow extra time when traveling through the work areas because slowdowns will occur. The contractor's schedule is dependent on the weather.

L.C. Costa Contractors, Inc. of Warminster, Bucks County, is the general contractor on the $711,453 project, which is financed with 100 percent state funds.