State Street Closure Could Snarl Newtown Township Commutes

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NEWTOWN TWP, PA — Drivers in Newtown Township should expect weekday delays on State Street starting Friday, July 17, as PECO Energy performs utility restoration work between Route 332 and Centre Avenue.

At a Glance:

  • Roads Affected: State Street, Route 332 (Newtown Bypass), Sycamore Street, Centre Avenue
  • Dates: Friday, July 17, through Friday, July 31
  • Times: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM, weekdays
  • Reason: Utility restoration

State Street will be closed and detoured weekdays between Route 332 (Newtown Bypass) and Centre Avenue during the scheduled work hours.

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Drivers will be directed to use Route 332 (Newtown Bypass), Sycamore Street and Centre Avenue to get around the closure.

Local access will be maintained at all times, but motorists should plan extra time when traveling near the work zone or along the detour route. Backups and delays may occur.

For more real-time road closure updates, detours and commuter alerts across the region, visit the MyChesCo Traffic Center at https://www.mychesco.com/traffic/.

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