Local Government – Lower Makefield Township

Heavy Delays Expected Again on Scudder Falls Bridge Next Week

Published

5 years ago

June 18, 2021

The Scudder Falls (I-295) Toll Bridge is scheduled to be reduced to a single travel lane in the NJ-bound direction during overnight and peak morning commuting hours Tuesday to Friday of next week with delays expected.

Motorists who use the bridge for daily job commutes should anticipate severe backups and travel delays between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m. on I-295 east bound approaching the bridge from Bucks County, PA.

The bridge’s right NJ-bound lane will be closed from midnight to noon to allow for delivery and pouring of concrete onto the new parallel span that is now nearing completion immediately downstream. The concrete pours – and corresponding single-lane travel restrictions – are expected to continue through June.

Job commuters are advised to consider the following options if they plan on using the bridge during morning peak travel periods Tuesday to Fridays:

Use earlier departures
Allow more time to reach destinations
Work from home
Postpone travel
Use an alternate route like the Trenton-Morrisville (Route 1) Toll Bridge

NOTE — The concrete pours and single-lane restrictions are weather sensitive and can be cancelled at short notice. The pours start approximately at midnight and continue through morning daytime hours. The pours are being conducted in a designed sequence as determined by the bridge’s corresponding steel structural supports. The second bridge span is expected to open partially to vehicular traffic in late summer/early fall

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Education - Bensalem Township

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

Published

1 week ago

February 23, 2026

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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.

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Lower Bucks County Municipalities Declare Snow Emergencies

Published

1 month ago

January 23, 2026

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Lower Bucks municipalities has declared snow emergencies on Friday in advance of the expected snow storm that the National Weather Service says will dump anywhere between 10 to 15 inches on the Lower Bucks County area

A winter storm warning is in effect from 7 pm Saturday to 1 pm Monday.

Each municipality has its own link. For more information and updates, please click on their associated link.

Bensalem Township – https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Bq2PzpqdK/

Bristol Township – https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17bGWJYpPX/

Falls Township – https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Ada742rs2/

Langhorne Borough – https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DVUVcTNFZ/

Lower Makefield Township – https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1GMF4UCWLw/

Middletown Township – https://conta.cc/4bgCZUU

Credit: Meta (Middletown Twp. Police)

Morrisville Borough – https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1ANUQhDY1Z/

Newtown Township – https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Cvh1t379f/

Penndel Borough – https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1M4nKzXW8w/

Tullytown Borough – https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1JQfJ8SJmo/

Warminster Township –https://www.facebook.com/share/p/14UeyNzoBFG/ & https://www.facebook.com/share/p/14UeyNzoBFG/

Yardley Borough – https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CFZiXmY5D/

Credit: SLNC

Bristol Borough and Newtown Borough have not declared an emergency as of publication time.

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Cops, Courts & Fire -Lower Makefield Township

Lower Makefield Twp. Police Reports: Garden of Reflection Vandalized, Almost $11,000 Credit Card Fraud Reported and More!

Published

2 months ago

January 19, 2026

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Lower Makefield Township Police Reports – Jan 9 2026 – Jan 13 2026

1/13/2026
Burglary – 1400 block of Heather Ridge Dr. reported at 12:25 a.m. Police responded to the report of a burglary not in progress at the location. Further investigation revealed surveillance video from 1/9 at 6:19 p.m. showed two unknown person(s) used a ladder to force entry via a second floor bathroom window. Jewelry reported missing at this time. Investigation ongoing.

Fraud – 700 block of Bushnell Ln. reported at 9:11 a.m.. Complainant reported known person petitioned a fraudulent POA against them and has been wiring money from their account without authorization.

1/12/2026
Credit Card Fraud – 600 block Leslie Ln. reported at 1:17 p.m.. Complainant reported unauthorized use of their credit card in the amount of $10,800.00.

1/11/2026
Criminal Mischief – 1900 block Woodside Rd. at the Garden of Reflection reported at 8:42 a.m. Complainant reported unknown person(s) drove a quad through the fields and caused heavy turf damage. Investigation also revealed damage at Woodside Rd. & Dolington Rd. Investigation ongoing.

DUI & Endangering Welfare of Children Arrest – 900 block of Vansant Dr. at Wegmans reported at 9:06 p.m. Police responded to the report of an intoxicated female who was denied the purchase of alcohol and had a young child in her custody. Upon police arrival, they observed the female operating a vehicle. A traffic stop was conducted. The 44 year old female from LMT was taken into police custody. She was charged with DUI & Endangering the Welfare of Children. She was arraigned by District Justice Petrucci and sent to BCCF in lieu of $25,000/10% bail.

1/10/2026
Burglary– 1300 block of Prospect Farm Dr. reported at 12:56 a.m.. Police responded to the report of a burglary not in progress at the location. Further investigation revealed unknown person(s) forced entry into the residence via a second floor bedroom window and removed a firearm, jewelry, and approximately $15,000 cash. Investigation ongoing.