Tree removal to close parts of Route 32 (River Road) next Thursday

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that tree removal operations will close a section of Route 32 (River Road) in New Hope Borough and Solebury Township next week.

Motorists are advised of the following travel restriction:

• Thursday, Jan. 19, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Route 32 (River Road) will be closed between Route 232 (Windy Bush Road) and Aquetong Road. During the closure, motorists will be directed to use Route 232 (Windy Bush Road) and Aquetong Road.

Local access will be maintained up to the work zone. Motorists are advised to allow extra time when traveling near the work area because backups and delays will occur. The operation is weather dependent.

Find PennDOT's planned and active construction projects at www.projects.penndot.gov.

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