Roundabout Construction May Cause Traffic Delays

March 5, 2025

PennDOT has implemented new traffic restrictions in Middletown Township as part of an ongoing project to improve intersections along Langhorne-Yardley Road.

Starting this week and continuing through late April, motorists can expect weekday lane restrictions from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Woodbourne Road between Kilburn Road and the Core Creek Park driveway entrance, and on Langhorne-Yardley Road between Bridgetown Pike and Briggs Road.

PennDOT is urging drivers to allow extra travel time when passing through the work zone.

The $10.6 million project is being carried out by Philadelphia-based contractor James D. Morrissey Inc..

The work centers on the construction of a single-lane roundabout at Langhorne-Yardley Road and Bridgetown Pike to replace the existing signalized T-intersection. The roundabout is designed to reduce vehicle speeds and improve safety and efficiency.

Additional work includes the realignment of the Langhorne-Yardley Road and Woodbourne Road intersection, upgraded traffic signals, improved stormwater management, and auxiliary turn lanes on all four approaches. Woodbourne Road will also be widened to accommodate a left turn lane onto Langhorne-Yardley Road approaching Erica Drive.

The project also focuses on accessibility and safety improvements. ADA-compliant curb ramps, new signage, and lighting are being installed.

Resurfacing operations, lane and shoulder widening to enhance sight distances and traffic flow are also planned.

Pedestrian and cyclist safety is a key part of the work, with Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons being installed 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 south side of Langhorne-Yardley Road from Woodbourne Road to Briggs Road.

PennDOT estimates the project will be completed by late spring 2026.

The work is primarily funded by federal funds, which cover 80 percent of the cost, with the remaining 20 percent coming from state funds.