UPDATE: Township Roads Closed

Due to the heavy rains in recent days the Neshaminy Creek, along with other small streams in the area, are expected to crest this afternoon. Numerous bridges and roads are currently closed as a result of the high water. When possible barricades have been placed to alert motorists of the closures. Police have asked motorist to not move the barricades or drive through high water. 

"Your actions can directly effect and endanger other motorist as well as emergency responders and is a violation of the PA Crime and Vehicle Codes," a statement realesed this afternoon said.

Police are encouraging motorists to stay off of the roadways. Also, when the waters recede bridges will need to be inspected prior to the reopening of roads.

Current Road Closing (3:15 pm):

Bridgetown Pike at Langhorne Avenue / Rocksville Road

Buck Road (PA Route 532) at the Neshaminy Creek Bridge leading into Newtown.

Newtown–Richboro Road (PA Route 332) at the Neshaminy Creek Bridge by Spring Garden Mill leading into Newtown.

Sackettsford Road at the Neshaminy Creek leading into Wrightstown Township.

Worthington Mill Road at the Neshaminy Creek Bridge leading into Wrightstown/Newtown.

The following roads are now open. Expect delays due to traffic volume.

2nd Street Pike (PA Route 232) at the Neshaminy Creek Bridge leading into Wrightstown Township.

Almshouse Road (PA Route 332) at the Solly Brothers Farm.

Bridgetown Pike at the Neshaminy Creek Bridge leading to PA Route 413 and Middletown Township.  PA Route 413 in Middletown Township is however only open to northbound traffic (towards the bypass). 

Check back for more updates throughout the evening.