Newportville Road to Close Aug. 11-28 for Turnpike Bridge Construction

The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission announced today that Newportville Road will be closed for Turnpike Bridge Construction in Bristol and Bensalem townships, Bucks County, beginning Monday, August 11.

Motorists are advised of the following travel restriction:

• Monday, August 11, through Thursday, August 28, Newportville Road will be closed and detoured 24/7 between Zimmerman Lane and New Falls Road. During the closure, motorists will be directed to use Zimmerman Lane and New Falls Road.

Local access will be maintained. Motorists are advised to allow extra time when traveling near the work area because backups and delays will occur. All scheduled activities are weather dependent.