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    DISTRICT 6 PROJECTS - Bucks County

    Brownsville Road over Neshaminy Creek Bridge Replacement

    Photo of the Project location.

    Project Status

    Step 4 of 4

    Completed

    Project Overview

    County: Bucks
    Municipalities: Lower Southampton and Middletown Townships
    State Route: Route 2043
    Local Name: Brownsville Road
    Project Type: Bridge Replacement
    MPMS Number: 78516
    Construction Start: November 2024
    Construction End: June 2026
    Last Updated: June 2026

    The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced on Thursday, June 18 that construction has been completed 15 months ahead of schedule on a $12.1 million project to replace the Brownsville Road bridge over Neshaminy Creek Brownsville Road. The bridge and road were reopened the morning of June 18.

    The project replaced the existing 68-year-old four-span prestressed concrete box beam bridge with a three-span prestressed concrete bulb tee beam bridge in Lower Southampton and Middletown townships. The new structure, measuring 278 feet long and 41.375 feet wide, is approximately 24 feet longer and 9.875 feet wider than the former structure.

    In addition, the approach roadways will be reconstructed to raise the vertical alignment over Neshaminy Creek to provide an adequate waterway opening and to slightly improve the existing sight distance on both approaches to the bridge.

    Initially work was planned under staged construction with traffic being maintained using a one-lane alternating flow pattern under the control of temporary traffic signals. The anticipated construction was predicted to take 34 months to complete. 

    After careful overview of the project, and discussions with stakeholders, construction took place utilizing a full detour. The new traffic control plan shortened construction by 15 months. All scheduled activities are weather dependent.

    Brownsville Road was scheduled for full closure beginning, Monday, March 31, 2025, through approximately fall 2026.

    During the closure, motorists were directed to use Brownsville Road, Bristol Road, (Route 213) Bridgeton Pike/West Maple Avenue, and Old Lincoln Highway. (Please see detour map under Resources)

    Distance side view of new bridge. Side view of new bridge. Taken 6-18-26
    Ribbon cutting re-opening Brownsville Road after completion of the new bridge. Ribbon cutting at event re-opening Brownsville Road after completion of new bridge. Taken 6-18-26

    Contact Information

    Ed Burns
    Project Manager
    edwaburns@pa.gov

    Accessibility

    The project documents can be made available in alternative languages or formats if requested. If you need translation or interpretation services, have special needs, or have concerns that require individual attention, please contact the Project Manager listed above.

    Title VI

    Pursuant to the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, PennDOT does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, or disability. If you feel that you have been denied the benefits of, or participation in a PennDOT program or activity, you may contact the PennDOT, Bureau of Equal Opportunity, DBE/Title VI Division at 717-787-5891.