BENSALEM TWP, PA — Drivers in Bucks County should prepare for nearly three weeks of overnight detours as PECO Energy schedules utility restoration work that will close Brownsville Road in Bensalem and Lower Southampton townships beginning Monday, November 2.
At a Glance
- Roads Affected: Brownsville Road, between Old Street Road and Bristol Road.
- Dates: Monday, November 2, through Friday, November 20, 2026, on weeknights.
- Times: 8:00 PM–5:00 AM the following morning.
- Reason: Utility restoration by PECO Energy.
During the closures, motorists will be directed to use Old Street Road, Route 132 (Street Road), Route 213 (Bridgetown Pike), and Elmwood Avenue. An alternate detour will use Bristol Road, Route 213 (Bridgetown Pike), and Elmwood Avenue.
Local access will remain available throughout construction. Drivers should allow extra travel time near the work zone and along the detour routes, where backups and delays may occur.
PECO Energy will perform the work under a PennDOT Highway Occupancy Permit. All scheduled activities are weather dependent.
Before traveling, visit the MyChesCo Traffic Center at https://www.mychesco.com/traffic/ for the latest road closures, detours, and construction updates across southeastern Pennsylvania.
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