The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has advised the Department that Bristol Road will be closed and detoured between Buck Road and Second Street Pike affecting Northampton, Lower Southampton and Upper Southampton Townships starting on 5/16/17 for roadway base repairs. The closures will be in effect through 5/25/17 and will occur between 9:00 am and 6:00 pm daily.
During construction, Bristol Road motorists will be detoured over Buck Road, Bustleton Pike, Street Road and Second Street Pike. Local access will be maintained up to the construction zone. Emergency vehicles and buses will have access through the work zone. This road repair operation is being done in advance of future resurfacing.
Motorists are advised to allow extra time when traveling through this area. The work schedule is dependent on the weather.
