Detours will be necessary throughout the project to allow for construction of structures and other elements of the Parkway. Below you will find information on the detours including the start date and anticipated duration, along with a map. Signs will also be placed along the detour route to help residents navigate.
Almshouse Road
Anticipated Start Date: March 28, 2011
Anticipated Completion Date: April 18, 2011
As part of the 202 Parkway Section 721 project, Almshouse Road will be reconstructed, which will require a detour of Almshouse Rd between Upper State Rd and Quail Drive. The detour is scheduled to begin on March 28, 2011 and end on April 18, 2011. The detour route will consist of Butler Ave, Bristol Rd and Lower State Rd, as in the detour map.
Wells Road
Anticipated Start Date: June 2010
Duration: 15 Months
Anticipated Completion Date: October 2011
Detour Route: The reconstruction of Wells Road will require a temporary closure between Valley Circle and Radcliff Drive. In addition, the intersection of Wells Road and Vale View Drive will be eliminated.
The detour route (orange) will run along Lower State Road, New Britain Road and Turk Road. A truck detour (red) will used Quarry Road, Edison Furlong Road, Easton Road (PA 611), New Britain Road and Lower State Road.
Bristol Road
Anticipated Start Date: September 27, 2010
Duration: 3 months
Detour Route: The reconstruction of Bristol Road between existing Route 202 and Stump Road will require a temporary closure of eastbound traffic (leaving Chalfont) on Bristol Road. The detour route (orange) will run along existing Route 202, North Tamenend Avenue, Almshouse Road and Lower State Road. PennDOT will keep Bristol Road open to one lane of westbound traffic (entering Chalfont). Upper State Road will remain open to through traffic (pink).
Pickertown Road
Start Date: November 1, 2011
Duration: 10 months
Anticipated Completion Date: August 2012
Horsham Road
The Horsham Road Detour has been completed.