Local Government – Bensalem Township

U.S. 1, Street Rd Lane Closures, Stoppages at Night Next Week for Beam Removal in Bensalem Twp

Published

6 years ago

February 27, 2020

Motorists using U.S. 1 and Street Road (Route 132) in Bensalem Township will encounter periodic stoppages of up to 15 minutes next week for demolition and beam removal on the U.S. 1 bridge over Street Road (Route 132), the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced Thursday.

The work, and stoppages, will begin Thursday night at 8 p.m lasting until 6 a.m. officials said in a release.

If Thursday night’s beam removal is postponed due to weather, the beam removal along with periodic 15-minute stoppages will take place between on Friday, March 6 until the following morning during the same time frame noted above.

Additionally, single-lane closures will be in place at locations on U.S. 1 and Street Road (Route 132) beginning Sunday, March 1, through Friday, March 6, from 8:00 p.m to 6:00 a.m. the following morning for additional bridge and roadway work, PennDOT said.

The work locations are:

Northbound or southbound U.S. 1 between Rockhill Drive and Old Lincoln Highway; and
Eastbound or westbound Street Road (Route 132) between Old Lincoln Highway and Kingston Way.

Motorists are advised to allow extra time when traveling through the work areas because backups and slowdowns will occur. All scheduled activities are weather permitting.

Work crews currently are reconstructing the middle section along 1.3 miles of U.S. 1, the westbound side of Street Road (Route 132), and the westbound Street Road (Route 132) ramps to and from northbound U.S. 1 under the second major stage of the project.

Ongoing activities also include construction of the center sections of U.S. 1 bridges over Street Road (Route 132), the Pennsylvania Turnpike and the Turnpike ramps at the Bensalem Interchange, and utility installations in the middle of U.S. 1.

Stage 1 reconstruction of the northbound lanes of U.S.1 and the ramps on the eastbound side of the Street Road (Route 132)/U.S. 1 Interchange were completed earlier this year

Allan A. Myers, Inc. of Worcester, Montgomery County is the general contractor on the $95.1 million project which is financed with 80 percent federal and 20 percent state funds. The project is expected to complete by late 2022.

This is the first of three construction contracts to rebuild and widen U.S. 1; replace aging bridges; and install safety enhancements along a four-mile section of the expressway from just north of Philadelphia to just north of Route 413 (Pine Street) in Middletown Township and Langhorne Borough, Penn DOT officials said For more information, visit www.us1bucks.com.

The project is expected to complete by late 2022 PennDOT officials said.

Up Next

Melt Shop Opens Saturday in Langhorne: First Customer Gets Free Grilled Cheese Weekly for a Year

Don't Miss

Middletown Cop Reports: Warrant Arrests, Drug Possession Charges and More

Jeff Bohen

Click to comment

Education - Bensalem Township

Lower Bucks Schools to Hold “Remote” and Asynchronous Learning Tuesday

Published

1 week ago

February 23, 2026

Joanne Ames

Lower Bucks County public school districts announced their plans for Tuesday, the day after the blizzard of 26 as public school buildings will remain closed and “remote” or “asynchronous learning” is scheduled for students.

Below is a list of the schools and their website for Tuesday, Feb. 24. All are encouraged to use the links to see the full details of your school district.

Human Interest - Bensalem Township

Parxview Hotel in Bensalem Taking Reservations, Opening Soon, Casino Says

Published

2 weeks ago

February 19, 2026

Jeff Bohen

Parx Casino hopes to continue extending guest stays with the planned opening of the Parxview Hotel in Bensalem later this year, officials said.

Parxview Hotel on Street Road will soon start taking reservations, according to the casino’s website.

Parx Casino, sent out an email invitation several days ago to player card members encouraging them to “be the first to stay” at the hotel.

Parx acquired the Inn at Fox Chase for $13.75 million and announced a total rebrand of the hotel, last year.

“When we reopen as the rebranded Parxview Hotel in 2026, you can expect a brand-new, upscale, and modern hotel experience,” according to the hotels newly launched website.

Credit: Parxview Hotel

The newly branded site spans six floors across 4.75 acres, which includes 167-rooms. Parxview Hotel includes newly renovated spaces highlighted by the 16 added luxury suites that are on the top floor.

Guests will have access to free parking, the Parxview Bistro and bar, and shuttle service connecting the hotel with the nearby Parx casino and racetrack properties, approximately half a mile away, according to Parxview officials.

An official Parxview opening date has yet to be announced as of publication time but it is getting close.