Utility work on Brownsville Road will lead to weeknight detours early next month.
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PennDOT announced that PECO is scheduled to begin the project on Monday, Nov. 2.
The will take place on sections of Brownsville Road in both Bensalem and Lower Southampton townships.
Crews will close Brownsville Road between Old Street Road and Bristol Road from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. the following morning, Monday through Friday. The overnight closures are slated to run through Friday, Nov. 20, according to PennDOT.
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Drivers will be detoured around the closure by being directed to Old Street Road to Route 132 (Street Road), Route 213 (Bridgetown Pike), and Elmwood Avenue; and Bristol Road to Route 213 (Bridgetown Pike) and Elmwood Avenue.
Local access will be open throughout the project.
PennDOT warned travelers to expect potential traffic delays and backups, advising drivers to plan for extra travel time when navigating around the construction zone or along the detour routes.
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Officials said that all scheduled work is dependent on weather conditions.
PECO is completing the restoration under a PennDOT Highway Occupancy Permit.
