DOYLESTOWN TOWNSHIP, PA — Local drivers are being warned to prepare for ongoing traffic disruptions as the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced the continuation of a major safety improvement project in Bucks County.
Starting from Thursday, February 1, and running through to the summer of 2024, New Britain Road will be reduced around the clock to a single lane between Easton Road and Rolling Hill Boulevard. Motorists will be directed to use alternate routes via Lower State Road, U.S. 202, and Easton Road during the lane closure.
Drivers should anticipate traffic backups and delays when traveling through the work area, especially during peak hours. As such, allowing extra time for journeys is strongly advised. It’s worth noting that all scheduled activities are dependent on weather conditions, which could potentially affect the timeline of the project.
Under this $3.9 million safety initiative, PennDOT will construct two adjacent single-lane roundabouts at the bifurcated intersection of Easton Road and New Britain Road/Sauerman Road. The new roundabouts will feature new drainage and sidewalks, ADA-compliant crossings, bicycle facilities, lighting, and full-depth pavement reconstruction.
In addition to the roundabouts, transit facilities will be included in the design to accommodate SEPTA and DART routes. Existing trails to the east and west of the project will also be connected, creating a trail that circles the roundabouts and links Triangle Park and the Heritage Gateway Center at Doylestown to nearby residences and businesses.
The project aims to reduce the number of crashes at the intersection and lower vehicle speeds. It also seeks to improve the safety and mobility of bicycles and pedestrians near the intersection.
James D. Morrissey, Inc., a Philadelphia-based firm, is the general contractor for this project, which is financed entirely with federal funds.
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