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Bridge Repairs To Impact I-295


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Drivers are being warned of traffic impacts from overnight work along I-295 in Middletown and Lower Makefield townships.

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Beginning at 9 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 14, crews will close the ramp connecting Lincoln Highway to eastbound I-295 for bridge repairs. The ramp is scheduled to reopen by 6 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15.

During the hours-long closure, traffic will be detoured onto East Lincoln Highway, Woodbourne Road, Old Lincoln Highway/Maple Avenue (Route 213), and back to East Lincoln Highway.

In addition to the ramp closure, alternating lane restrictions will take place along I-295 between East Lincoln Highway and Yardley-Newtown Road (Route 332). The overnight lane closures for bridge work will run Mondays through Thursdays, from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m., through Friday, Oct. 2.

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PennDOT officials said the planned work is weather-dependent and subject to schedule changes.

Drivers have been advised to prepare for backups and give extra travel time when moving through the work zones.

PennDOT has announced additional road work this week in Middletown Township.

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