As part of the ongoing intersection improvement project along Langhorne-Yardley Road in Middletown Township, periodic lane closures that are set to last for months will begin this week.
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The periodic lane closures will impact both directions of Langhorne-Yardley Road between Bridgetown Pike and Woodbourne Road from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays starting Tuesday and lasting through early December.
Drivers have been advised to allow extra travel time due to expected delays and backups in the construction area.
The work schedule is contingent on weather conditions.
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A key feature of the project is the replacement of the existing signalized T-intersection at Langhorne-Yardley Road and Bridgetown Pike with a single-lane roundabout designed to decrease vehicle speeds and enhance traffic flow and safety, PennDOT officials said.
Once roundabout construction begins, drivers will be redirected along a detour route.
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Further improvements at the intersection of Langhorne-Yardley Road and Woodbourne Road include the realignment of Woodbourne Road’s northern leg and the addition of auxiliary turn lanes on all approaches. The eastern leg of Woodbourne Road will also be widened to accommodate a new left turn lane facing Langhorne-Yardley Road at Erica Drive.
Additional enhancements cover minor vertical realignment to improve sight distances and widening of lanes and shoulders on Langhorne-Yardley Road. Pedestrian and bicyclist mobility will be significantly improved through the installation of Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons at key crossings near Briggs Road, Core Creek Park, and Maple Point Middle School.
New sidewalks will be constructed along the southern side of Langhorne-Yardley Road between Woodbourne Road and Briggs Road, along with paved paths connecting to Core Creek Park driveways.
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The project has been in works for a number of years.
PennDOT’s project is being worked on by Philadelphia-based contractor James D. Morrissey, Inc.
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The total cost is estimated at $10.6 million, which is funded by 80 percent federal and 20 percent state resources, according to PennDOT.
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