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Bensalem Township Community Park Change in Hours of Operation June 27-July 28, 2022

5/31/2022

 
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ATTENTION ALL BENSALEM TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY PARK VISITORS

Please be advised that beginning June 27, 2022 through July 28th, 2022, the Bensalem Community Park will be closed to the public between the hours of 8:00 am until 5:00 pm.  This will include all foot traffic as well as any and all vehicles.  This closure is due to housing of the Bensalem Township Summer Recreation Program which will run Monday’s -Thursday’s from June 27-July 28th.  There will be no admittance to anyone who is not a participant of the summer programs as the safety of those participating takes priority over all else.

The Community Park will re-open for public use at 5:30 pm Monday through Thursday and will be open under the regular park hours on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
These temporary park time restrictions will conclude on July 29th where we will resume regular park hours.
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The Parks and Recreation Department would like to thank all of our Community Park users for your cooperation and understanding regarding this matter.  Should you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact our office at 215-633-3614 or 215-633-3724.

U.S. 1 Lane Closures, Traffic Stoppages at Night Next Week for Construction in Bucks County

5/27/2022

 
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Travel restrictions are planned next week on U.S. 1 and Bristol Road in Bensalem and Middletown townships, Bucks County, for blasting and excavation, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today.
 
The work schedule and locations are:
 
  • Wednesday, June 1, and Thursday, June 2, from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM, intermittent single lane closures with 15-minute traffic stoppages will be in place in both directions on U.S. 1 between the Route 413 and Neshaminy exits; and
  • Wednesday, June 1, and Thursday, June 2, from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM, intermittent 15-minute traffic stoppages will be in place in both directions on Bristol Road between Old Lincoln Highway and Neshaminy Boulevard.
 
Motorists are advised to allow extra time when traveling through the work areas. All scheduled activities are weather dependent. 
 
Crews are reconstructing and widening almost three miles of U.S. 1, improving the interchanges, and constructing several new bridges — including new structures over the Neshaminy Creek and over rail lines near the Penndel exit— under two contracts (RC1, RC2) to rebuild, widen and improve U.S. 1 in Bucks County.
 
JD Eckman, Inc., of Atglen, PA, is the general contractor on the $111.5 million Section RC2 project that is scheduled be completed in mid-2026. Alan Myers Construction, of Worcester, PA, is the general contractor on the $95 million Section RC1 project that is expected to be completed in mid-2022.
 
For more information, visit www.us1bucks.com.
 
Motorists can check conditions on major roadways by visiting www.511PA.com or downloading the 511PA mobile application. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras. 
 
For a complete list of construction projects impacting state-owned highways in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties, visit the District 6 Traffic Bulletin.
 
Information about infrastructure in District 6, including completed work and significant projects, is available at www.penndot.pa.gov/D6Results. Find PennDOT’s planned and active construction projects atwww.projects.penndot.gov. 
 
Subscribe to PennDOT District 6 news and traffic alerts at www.penndot.pa.gov/District6.
 
Follow PennDOT on Twitter and like the department on Facebook and Instagram.


June 2, 2022 Zoning Hearing Board Meeting Agenda

5/26/2022

 
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View agenda for Bensalem Township ZONING HEARING BOARD MEETING to be held Thursday, June 2, 2022 at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Bensalem Township Municipal Building at 2400 Byberry Road, Bensalem, PA 19020 HERE

Bensalem Township Municipal Building Closed Monday, May 30th Memorial Day

5/26/2022

 
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U.S. 1 Lane Closures at Night This Week for Construction in Bucks County

5/23/2022

 
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Travel restrictions are planned next week on U.S. 1, Bristol Road, and Rockhill Drive in Bensalem and Middletown townships, Bucks County, for various construction activities, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today.
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The work schedule and locations are:

* Monday, May 23, through Thursday, May 26, from 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM the following morning, a single lane traffic pattern with flaggers will be in place on Rockhill Drive between Old Lincoln Highway and Neshaminy Boulevard for paving and construction barrier installation;
* Tuesday, May 24, through Thursday, May 26, from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM, intermittent single lane closures with 15-minute traffic stoppages will be in place on U.S. 1 in both directions between the Route 413 and Neshaminy exits for blasting and excavation; and
* Tuesday, May 24, through Thursday, May 26, from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM, intermittent 15-minute traffic stoppages will be in place in both directions on Bristol Road between Old Lincoln Highway and Neshaminy Boulevard during blasting and excavation on U.S.1.

Motorists are advised to allow extra time when traveling through the work areas. All scheduled activities are weather dependent.

Crews are reconstructing and widening almost three miles of U.S. 1, improving the interchanges, and constructing several new bridges — including new structures over the Neshaminy Creek and over rail lines near the Penndel exit— under two contracts (RC1, RC2) to rebuild, widen and improve U.S. 1 in Bucks County.

JD Eckman, Inc., of Atglen, PA, is the general contractor on the $111.5 million Section RC2 project that is scheduled be completed in mid-2026. Alan Myers Construction, of Worcester, PA, is the general contractor on the $95 million Section RC1 project that is expected to be completed in mid-2022.

For more information, visit www.us1bucks.com<http://www.us1bucks.com>>.

Motorists can check conditions on major roadways by visiting www.511PA.com<http://www.511PA.com> or downloading the 511PA mobile application. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras.

For a complete list of construction projects impacting state-owned highways in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties, visit the District 6 Traffic Bulletin<https://www.penndot.pa.gov/District6TrafficBulletin>.

Information about infrastructure in District 6, including completed work and significant projects, is available at www.penndot.pa.gov/D6Results<https://www.penndot.pa.gov/D6Results>>. Find PennDOT’s planned and active construction projects at www.projects.penndot.gov<http://www.projects.penndot.gov/>>.

Subscribe to PennDOT District 6 news and traffic alerts at www.penndot.pa.gov/District6<https://www.penndot.pa.gov/District6>>.

Follow PennDOT on Twitter<https://twitter.com/511PAPhilly> and like the department on Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/groups/phillypenndot> and Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/pennsylvaniadot/>

(VIDEO) Bensalem Township Police Memorial - May 23, 2022

5/23/2022

 
Bensalem Township Police Memorial Service
Monday, May 23, 2022
10:00 a.m.
Honoring Our Law Enforcement Officers Who Gave Their Lives Protecting Ours

5/23 Bensalem Township Council Meeting Cancelled

5/19/2022

 
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​The Bensalem Township Council Meeting scheduled for Monday, May 23rd, 2022 has been cancelled.

Any business will be heard at the next scheduled meeting on Monday, June 13th, 2022 at 7:00 P.M. in the Bensalem Township Municipal Building, 2400 Byberry Road, Bensalem, PA 19020

U.S. 1 North Daytime Lane Closure Thursday, Friday for Bridge Beam Repair in Bucks County

5/18/2022

 
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Northbound U.S. 1 motorists will encounter a left lane closure approaching the Route 413 overpass in Langhorne Manor Borough and Middletown Township, Bucks County, on Thursday, May 19, and Friday, May 20, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, for bridge beam repair, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today.
 
Motorists are advised to allow extra time when traveling through the work area because backups and delays may occur. All scheduled activities are weather dependent. 
 
Motorists can check conditions on major roadways by visiting www.511PA.com or downloading the 511PA mobile application. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras. 
 
For a complete list of construction projects impacting state-owned highways in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties, visit the District 6 Traffic Bulletin.
 
Information about infrastructure in District 6, including completed work and significant projects, is available at www.penndot.pa.gov/D6Results. Find PennDOT’s planned and active construction projects atwww.projects.penndot.gov. 
 
Subscribe to PennDOT District 6 news and traffic alerts at www.penndot.pa.gov/District6.
 
Follow PennDOT on Twitter and like the department on Facebook and Instagram.

U.S. 1 Traffic Stoppages This Weekend for Construction in Bucks County

5/17/2022

 
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Intermittent 15-minute traffic stoppages will be in place on U.S. 1 in both directions between Rockhill Drive and the Route 413 Interchange in Bensalem and Middletown townships, Bucks County, from 6:00 AM Saturday, May 21, through 6:00 PM Sunday, May 22, for overhead wire replacement, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today.
 
Motorists are advised to allow extra time when traveling through the work areas. All scheduled activities are weather dependent. 
 
Crews are reconstructing and widening almost three miles of U.S. 1, improving the interchanges, and constructing several new bridges — including new structures over the Neshaminy Creek and over rail lines near the Penndel exit— under two contracts (RC1, RC2) to rebuild, widen and improve U.S. 1 in Bucks County.
 
JD Eckman, Inc., of Atglen, PA, is the general contractor on the $111.5 million Section RC2 project that is scheduled be completed in mid-2026. Alan Myers Construction, of Worcester, PA, is the general contractor on the $95 million Section RC1 project that is expected to be completed in mid-2022.
 
For more information, visit www.us1bucks.com.
 
Motorists can check conditions on major roadways by visiting www.511PA.com or downloading the 511PA mobile application. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras. 
 
For a complete list of construction projects impacting state-owned highways in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties, visit the District 6 Traffic Bulletin.
 
Information about infrastructure in District 6, including completed work and significant projects, is available at www.penndot.pa.gov/D6Results. Find PennDOT’s planned and active construction projects atwww.projects.penndot.gov. 
 
Subscribe to PennDOT District 6 news and traffic alerts at www.penndot.pa.gov/District6.
 
Follow PennDOT on Twitter and like the department on Facebook and Instagram.

U.S. 1 Lane Closures, Traffic Stoppages at Night This Week for Construction in Bensalem, Middletown Townships

5/16/2022

 
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Lane restrictions are scheduled next week on U.S. 1 and Bristol Road in Bensalem and Middletown townships, Bucks County, for construction activities to rebuild, widen and improve U.S. 1, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today.
 
The work schedule and locations are:
 
·         Tuesday, May 17, through Thursday, May 19, from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM, intermittent lane closures with periodic 15-minute traffic stoppages will be in place in both directions on U.S. 1 between the Route 413 and Neshaminy interchanges for blasting and excavation; and
·         Tuesday, May 17, through Thursday, May 19, from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM, intermittent 15-minute traffic stoppages will be in place in both directions on Bristol Road between Old Lincoln Highway and Neshaminy Boulevard for blasting and excavation operations on U.S. 1.
 
Motorists are advised to allow extra time when traveling through the work areas. All scheduled activities are weather dependent. 
 
Crews are reconstructing and widening almost three miles of U.S. 1, improving the interchanges, and constructing several new bridges — including new structures over the Neshaminy Creek and over rail lines near the Penndel exit— under two contracts (RC1, RC2) to rebuild, widen and improve U.S. 1 in Bucks County.
 
JD Eckman, Inc., of Atglen, PA, is the general contractor on the $111.5 million Section RC2 project that is scheduled be completed in mid-2026. Alan Myers Construction, of Worcester, PA, is the general contractor on the $95 million Section RC1 project that is expected to be completed in mid-2022.
 
For more information, visit www.us1bucks.com.
 
Motorists can check conditions on major roadways by visiting www.511PA.com or downloading the 511PA mobile application. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras. 
 
For a complete list of construction projects impacting state-owned highways in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties, visit the District 6 Traffic Bulletin.
 
Information about infrastructure in District 6, including completed work and significant projects, is available at www.penndot.pa.gov/D6Results. Find PennDOT’s planned and active construction projects atwww.projects.penndot.gov. 
 
Subscribe to PennDOT District 6 news and traffic alerts at www.penndot.pa.gov/District6.
 
Follow PennDOT on Twitter and like the department on Facebook and Instagram.


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