Route 413 in Middletown, Langhorne to be closed. Here's where and when to expect delays, detours
A section of Route 413 in Middletown and Langhorne will be closed from March 15 through March22 for utility construction, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced Wednesday.
Bucks County Water and Sewer Authority will complete the project in these towns as part of work to upgrade its pipe systems throughout its service areas in Bucks County.
Where will Route 413 be closed?
Route 413 is also known as Langhorne-Newtown Road in Middletown and Pine Street in Langhorne Borough, the tiny town's main road. The road will be closed between Winchester Avenue and Bridgeton Pike.
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Detours around Route 413 closure
During the closure, motorists will be directed to use Bridgetown Pike, Holland Road, Route 532 (Buck Road), Bristol Road, Route 213 (Bridgetown Pike and Maple Avenue) as detours. These roads are already busy with normal traffic and motorists should expect delays.
"Local access will be maintained up to the work zone. Motorists are advised to allow extra time when traveling near the work area because backups and delays will occur," said PennDOT spokeswoman Krys Johnson.
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This article originally appeared on Bucks County Courier Times: PennDOT to close part of Route 413 in Langhorne, Middletown
