Somerton Road Bridge Work Begins This Morning

Feasterville Trevose, PA · July 9, 2026

The humidity is holding steady, but the real heat today will be the asphalt crews starting work on Somerton Road. Keep an eye out for flaggers if you're heading toward the township line before the sun goes down.

📰 The Lead

Today marks the start of the Somerton Road culvert replacement project, a necessary fix for a stretch of road that has struggled with drainage during our increasingly heavy summer thunderstorms. Crews will be working between Philmont Avenue and Trevose Road, meaning commuters should expect one-lane alternating traffic through the weekend.

This project isn't just about smoothing out the ride; it’s a critical upgrade to the local watershed management system to prevent the flash flooding that occasionally pools near the lower end of the creek. Township engineers expect the bulk of the heavy machinery to be off the road by Monday morning, but for today, adding an extra ten minutes to your cross-town trip is a wise move. The work is scheduled to run during daylight hours to minimize noise for the surrounding residential blocks.

🏙️ Local Pulse

  • Library Tech Assistance Returns — Residents can drop by the Lower Southampton Library this afternoon for one-on-one help with digital devices and software.

  • Playwicki Farm Trail Update — Maintenance crews finished clearing the north loop yesterday, making it the best spot for a shaded morning walk today.

☀️ Today's Outlook

Expect a high of 91 degrees with plenty of sunshine. Humidity will make it feel closer to 96 by mid-afternoon, so stay hydrated if you're heading to the market.

📅 What's On Around Town

  • Preschool Storytime — Lower Southampton Library, 10:30 AM Interactive reading and crafts for the little ones in the air-conditioned community room.

  • Playwicki Farm Farmers Market — Playwicki Farm, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Fresh local produce, handmade soaps, and live acoustic music under the trees.

  • Bensalem: Summer Concert Series — Penn Community Bank Amphitheater, 7:00 PM A short drive for a tribute band performance; bring your own lawn chairs.

  • Newtown: Movies in the Park — Linton Memorial Park, 8:30 PM Catch a family-friendly flick under the stars just fifteen minutes up the road.

📸 Spotlight & Story

  • The Feasterville Business Association Established in 1949, this group originally banded together to lobby for the paving of local dirt roads. Today, they support dozens of scholarships for Neshaminy students, continuing a tradition of reinvesting in the neighborhood's future long after the dust settled.

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