BUCKS COUNTY, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced that construction will commence Monday, March 31, on a $12.1 million project to replace the aging Brownsville Road bridge over Neshaminy Creek. The bridge, which connects Lower Southampton and Middletown townships, has been in service for 68 years and is set to be significantly upgraded to meet modern safety and infrastructure standards.
The new bridge will span 278 feet in length and 41.375 feet in width, making it nearly 24 feet longer and 9.875 feet wider than the current structure. The improvements will include raising the bridge’s vertical alignment over Neshaminy Creek to enhance water flow and improve visibility for approaching motorists. A redesigned structure with one fewer pier will further optimize water passage and reduce maintenance needs.
Additional upgrades to the surrounding roadway infrastructure will include widened shoulders, improved intersection sight distances, enhanced stormwater management, and the installation of partially grouted riprap to protect the structure’s piers and abutments from erosion. Resurfacing of the approach roadways will also be part of the project.
To accommodate construction, Brownsville Road will be closed around the clock between Creek Road and Periwinkle Avenue, starting March 31 and extending through fall 2026. Traffic will be directed to follow a detour using Brownsville Road, Bristol Road, Route 213, West Maple Avenue, and Old Lincoln Highway. Local access to properties near the construction zone will remain open. Motorists are advised to allow for additional travel time and anticipate delays.
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