WRIGHTSTOWN TWP, PA — Motorists traveling through Wrightstown and Warwick townships in Bucks County should prepare for five days of daytime road closures beginning Monday, November 16, as the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) schedules pipe replacement work on Rushland Road.
At a Glance
- Roads Affected: Rushland Road, between Swamp Road and Almshouse Road.
- Dates: Monday, November 16, through Friday, November 20, 2026.
- Times: 7:00 AM–4:00 PM daily.
- Reason: Pipe replacement requiring a full roadway closure.
During the scheduled work hours, Rushland Road will be closed to through traffic between Swamp Road and Almshouse Road.
Drivers will be directed to use Swamp Road, Route 263 (York Road) and Almshouse Road to bypass the construction area.
PennDOT warns that backups and delays may occur near the closure and along the detour route. Motorists should plan extra travel time, particularly during morning and afternoon commuting periods, and follow posted detour signs.
The closure is scheduled for weekdays only, with the road restrictions expected to end at 4:00 PM each workday. All scheduled construction activities are weather dependent.
Before heading out, visit the MyChesCo Traffic Center at https://www.mychesco.com/traffic/ for the latest road closures, detours and construction alerts across Bucks County and southeastern Pennsylvania.
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