Notice to all residents from the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission concerning the replacement of the Buck Road Bridge

Starting early 2027

The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is planning to replace its bridge on Buck Road. This project is anticipated to start in early 2027. A formal press release with additional details will be issued by the PA Turnpike Commission towards the end of 2026. This preliminary notice is given so that residents have adequate time to prepare and plan accordingly.

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today, July 16, 2026

Upper Southampton Municipal Authority Utility Improvements to Close Maple Avenue in Bucks County

King of Prussia, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that Upper Southampton Municipal Authority will be performing utility improvements on Maple Avenue in Bucks County, beginning on Monday, July 27.

Drivers are advised of the following travel restriction:

 - Monday, July 27, through Monday, October 19, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Maple Avenue will be closed and detoured weekdays between Route 132 (Street Road) and Route 232 (Second Street Pike). During the closure, drivers will be directed to use Route 132 (Street Road) and Route 232 (Second Street Pike).

Local access will be maintained at all times. Drivers are advised to allow extra time when traveling near the work area or along the detour route because backups and delays may occur. All scheduled activities are weather dependent.  

Upper Southampton Municipal Authority will complete this project under a PennDOT Highway Occupancy Permit.

Travelers can check conditions on major roadways by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and access to more than 1,200 traffic cameras. 511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional X alerts. 

Find PennDOT’s planned and active construction projects at www.pa.gov/DOTprojects. Subscribe to PennDOT news and find transportation results in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties at www.penndot.pa.gov/District6.

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Zoning Permit Requirements

Effective immediately, 5/16/25

All zoning permit applications are not to be accepted for submission unless they are filled out in their entirely. Incomplete zoning permit applications shall not be accepted and reviewed.

Additionally, a plan prepared by a licensed Engineer or Land Surveyor that shows existing improvements, proposed improvements as well as all calculations showing compliance with all dimensional and performance zoning requirements shall be required with each submission.

Thank you for your cooperation.