New Traffic Restrictions For Roundabout Construction Project

December 10, 2024

The roundabout construction earlier this fall. Credit: @J_lem21

PennDOT’s work to add a roundabout and improve Langhorne-Yardley Road at the Bridgetown Pike and the Woodbourne Road intersection continues and has led to new travel restrictions.

Starting this month, drivers will encounter travel restrictions on Woodbourne Road between Kilburn Road and the Core Creek Park driveway entrance for culvert work, and on Langhorne-Yardley Road between Bridgetown Pike and Briggs Road for storm drainage improvements and paving.

The traffic restrictions will be in place weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through early March 2025.

Drivers are advised to expect delays and allow extra travel time when passing through the construction zones, according to PennDOT officials.

The centerpiece of the project is the construction of a single-lane roundabout to replace the existing signalized T-intersection at Langhorne-Yardley Road and Bridgetown Pike. The new roundabout is designed to reduce vehicular speeds and enhance overall safety and efficiency at the junction.

Additional project features include the realignment of the Langhorne-Yardley Road and Woodbourne Road intersection, the installation of upgraded traffic signals, and improvements in stormwater management. There will be auxiliary turn lanes on all four approaches added and Woodbourne Road will be widened to allow for a left turn lane on Langhorne-Yardley Road approaching Erica Drive.

PennDOT said accessibility enhancements such as ADA-compliant curb ramps, new signage, and lighting are also underway.

The project will also include resurfacing operations and lane and shoulder widening to improve sight distances and traffic flow.

Pedestrian and cyclist safety is a focus as well, with the installation of Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons at key pedestrian crossings near Briggs Road, Core Creek Park, and Maple Point Middle School.

New paved paths will connect these intersections to Core Creek Park, and new sidewalks are being constructed along the southern side of Langhorne-Yardley Road from Woodbourne Road to Briggs Road.

The work is to be completed by late spring 2026, according to PennDOT’s estimate.

James D. Morrissey Inc., a Philadelphia-based contractor, is handling the $10.6 million project. The work is primarily funded by federal funds, covering 80 percent of the cost, with state funds accounting for the remaining 20 percent.

For further details on the project and updates, visit the Langhorne-Yardley Road Intersection Improvement Project page.