State/County - Bensalem Township

Louis Belmonte, P.E. Appointed Head of District for PennDOT’s Southeastern Engineering District

Published

4 years ago

August 19, 2022

Louis R. Belmonte, P.E. has been appointed to the position of District Executive for PennDOT Engineering District 6, which covers Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties. Belmonte had served as the Acting District Executive in District 6 since July 2021.

“I am honored for this opportunity to lead the District 6 team and deliver a comprehensive transportation program to enhance our large network and benefit citizens across the region,” Belmonte said.

Credit: Penn DOT

Belmonte is responsible for the planning and supervising of the state highway system across PennDOT District 6. PennDOT owns and maintains 3,553 miles of state highway and 2,760 bridges within the five counties.

Belmonte, now in his 34th year with District 6, possesses extensive engineering and managerial experience as his duties have increased in complexity and sophistication during his tenure with PennDOT. Belmonte has held primary positions in the District 6 Operations, Maintenance, and Construction units.

Prior to being named Acting District Executive last summer, he served as the District 6 Senior Assistant District Executive for Operations, a position he held since September 2019. Before that time, he was the Assistant District Executive for Services for three years (March 2016-September 2019) and District 6 Traffic Engineer for nearly 16 years (May 2000-March 2016).

Belmonte also worked for nearly three years in the District 6 Maintenance Unit as a Maintenance Project Coordinator (November 1997-May 2000) and for eight years in the District 6 Construction Unit as a Resident Engineer (May 1992-November 1997) and Civil Engineering Supervisor (September 1989-May 1992).

Belmonte graduated from Villanova University with a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.

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‘A Tribute to the Tenors’ Salutes More than a Dozen Singers

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2 days ago

March 7, 2026

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Credit: BCCC

Bucks Live! – the series of cultural events at Bucks County Community College (BCCC) that brings world-renowned entertainment to Newtown – proudly presents “A Tribute to the Tenors” with John D. Smitherman.

Smitherman, one of the original Three American Tenors, showcases his incredible vocal range, commanding stage presence, and heartfelt storytelling. With a voice equally at home in operatic arias and popular classics, Smitherman takes audiences on a musical journey celebrating the greatest tenor voices of all time.

The concert will be in the intimate Zlock Performing Arts Center, located on the BCCC’s main campus at 275 Swamp Rd. The concert takes place at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 13. .The Zlock Lobby Bar serves drinks and snacks starting 90 minutes before curtain and during intermission.

Smitherman pays homage to more than a dozen songsmiths, varying in style, including such iconic artists as Andrea Bocelli, Josh Groban, Tom Jones, Mario Lanza, Andy Williams, Luciano Pavarotti, and others. The show features many favorites, including “You Raise Me Up,” “It’s Impossible,” “Magic Moments,” “Time to Say Goodbye,” and many more.

Reserved seating tickets are only $25, and free for BCCC students with current student ID.

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Pothole Repair Continues Next Week in Bucks County

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3 days ago

March 6, 2026

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PennDOT announced maintenance crews will be working next week to repair deteriorated pavement on state roadways in Bucks County.

Drivers are advised that periodic daytime lane closures and possible slowdowns will occur next week at the followinn g locations:

Route 413 (Veterans Highway/Durham Road), Bristol and Buckingham townships
Durham Road, Middletown Township
State Road, Bensalem Township
Route 611 (Easton Road), Tinicum Township
Route 663 (John Fries Highway), Quakertown Borough and Milford Township
Almshouse Road, Doylestown and Warwick townships

Other Main Roadways:

I-76
I-95
U.S. 1
Route 63 (Woodhaven Road)

Drivers are reminded to slow down in work zones and refrain from distracted driving to keep themselves and our workers safe.

Since January 1, PennDOT District 6 has received more than 2,900 customer concerns regarding potholes and has used more than 740 tons of asphalt across the five-county Philadelphia region.

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Police Seek Info on Missing Teen Believed to be in Lower Bucks Area

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3 days ago

March 5, 2026

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Police from Plumstead Township Police Department with an assist from Tullytown Borough Police are asking for help from the community in attempting to locate a missing 17 year-old .

Ryan Jaatar Age 17 is 5ft 8in Brown eyes and has not been seen since January 3, 2026, police say.

Jaatar was last seen by his father at their residence in Plumstead Township.

Jaatar’s, according to investigators, is believed to be in the Levittown/Bristol/Croydon area.

Anyone with information, please contact Detective Stacie Arnosky at sarnosky@plumstead.gov or 215-766-8741, ext. 120 or Contact the Tullytown Borough Police Department at 215-945-0999. You can also submit a confidential tip at through this link.