Local Government – Bensalem Township

PennDOT: Daytime Lane Closures in Bensalem beginning Monday

Published

6 years ago

May 15, 2020

Lane restrictions will be in place this weekend and next week on U.S. 1, Street Road (Rt 132), and the Pennsylvania Turnpike (I- 276) in Bensalem Township for continuing road and bridge work by Penn DOT crews during daytime hours it was announced this week.

The work schedule is:

Monday, May 18, through Thursday, May 21, from 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM, periodic single lane closures will be in place on northbound or southbound U.S. 1 between Rockhill Drive and Old Lincoln Highway for roadway and bridge construction;
Monday, May 18, through Thursday, May 21, from 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM, periodic single lane closures will be in place on eastbound or westbound Street Road (Route 132) between Old Lincoln Highway and Kingston Way for roadway and bridge construction; and
Tuesday, May 19, and Wednesday, May 20, from 5:00 PM to 6:00 AM the following morning, single lane closures will be in place on the westbound Pennsylvania Turnpike at the Bensalem Interchange for construction on the U.S. 1 overpass.

The project to widen and improve U.S.1, reconstructing the interchange at Street Rd. and the middle section along 1.3 miles of U.S. 1, and the westbound side of Street Rd is the second major stage of the project.

Work on the ongoing project will be in accordance with Centers for Disease Control and state Department of Health guidance as well as a project-specific COVID-19 safety plan, which will include health deemed protocols.

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.

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

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.

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

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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.