BUCKS COUNTY − August 20, 2025 − State Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) hosted state Department of Transportation officials on a road tour around the 10th Senate District, announcing planned roadway repair projects, highlighting needed improvements, and applauding work that has recently been completed.
The road tour covered an expansive portion of the district, with six stops and dozens of roads featured along the route. In conjunction with the road tour, Senator Santarsiero has shared an inventory of roads in the 10th Senate District with specific requests for repair. The list is compiled on a rolling basis, and regularly shared with PennDOT, and includes submissions from constituents and municipalities.
“My office hears from constituents and municipalities regularly with concerns about the condition of our roadways, particularly as we see many of our roadways showing their age and struggling to meet growing traffic demands in our region,” said Senator Santarsiero. “PennDOT has always been highly responsive to addressing these concerns and continues to work tirelessly, despite a limited budget and staff, to maintain one of the largest shares of state highway in the country. I am committed to working with PennDOT to address the projects highlighted on this year’s tour.”
The road tour began by driving from the Senator’s district office in Newtown Township to the recently developed Prickett Preserve property in Lower Makefield Township. At the site, Senator Santarsiero called attention to the condition of Stony Hill Road between the Newtown Bypass and Heacock Road in Lower Makefield Township and requested the roadway be repaved. He was joined by Representative Perry Warren (D-31) and Lower Makefield Township Supervisor John Lewis. Continuing the tour along North and South Oxford Valley Road, the Senator noted the continued deterioration of the concrete roadway and received an update on the status of the roundabout construction project south of Lincoln Highway at Bristol Oxford Valley Road and North Oxford Valley Road in Falls Township, now in the final design phase.
Stopping at the intersection of Route 13 and Route 413 in Bristol Township, the Senator was joined by Bristol Township officials and Rep. Tina Davis’s (D-141) office to address ongoing concerns about the high-traffic intersection (pictured below). PennDOT noted that the sloped design of the roadway was intentional to address the height of the train bridge at the intersection and that mastic repairs would be completed this summer to address cracks in the concrete pavement. PennDOT also confirmed Bath Road in Bristol Township is scheduled to be paved in spring 2026. The tour continued through Bristol Township along Green Lane, where ongoing patching work was underway.
During a stop along Main Street in Tullytown Borough, PennDOT addressed concerns raised by Senator Santarsiero, Representative Jim Prokopiak (D-131) and Borough officials regarding increased truck traffic from large manufacturers in the area. PennDOT will complete patching in sections to smooth the road (pictured below) and reduce sound. The continued impact on Tullytown Borough of traffic from the closure of the Randall Avenue bridge in Bristol Township was also discussed. Senator Santarsiero and Representative Davis secured $2 million in state funding in March 2024 for the repair of the bridge. “The repair and re-opening of the Randall Avenue bridge is critical for the safety of Bristol Township residents and to alleviate extra traffic in Tullytown Borough,” said Senator Santarsiero. “The repairs are coming along and we will continue to work with Bristol Township and PennDOT to support the completion of the repairs for a safe reopening of the bridge.”
In Falls Township, Senator Santarsiero followed up on the status of Penn Valley Road at New Falls Road, a 2024 road tour stop. The roadway is scheduled for resurfacing in the coming months and work is expected to be completed in spring 2026. PennDOT also shared updates on resurfacing of New Falls Road, Edgely Road and Tyburn Road in Falls Township, all scheduled to begin resurfacing operations in 2026.
“Resurfacing these large stretches of heavily travelled road take a lot of time and planning,” said Senator Santarsiero. “I’m pleased PennDOT has scheduled many of these high-priority roads for resurfacing in this calendar year and next.”
Continuing north along River Road into Upper Makefield Township, Senator Santarsiero applauded the expedited repaving of River Road. “River Road is a key roadway to the economic success of New Hope and the surrounding area,” said Senator Santarsiero. “It has been a priority of mine to work with PennDOT to get this road into better shape, making it a safer and more pleasant drive for residents and visitors. Driving along River Road now, the work PennDOT has been doing has really made a difference.”
Following constituent advocacy due to safety concerns, the Senator led PennDOT through the intersection of S. Sugan Road at Old York Road in New Hope Borough (pictured below). Upon observing the intersection and curve in the roadway, PennDOT will explore various traffic calming measures to improve safety at the intersection. The tour then stopped at Cold Spring Creamery Road in Buckingham Township where Rep. Tim Brennan (d-29) and township officials discussed the need for patching this fall.
A stop at Phillip’s Mill Community Association will bring needed repairs to the structural integrity of a wall adjacent to the historic property along River Road in Solebury Township (pictured below). PennDOT will stabilize the wall this fall and will add an asphalt lip to the road edge to track water away from the wall and prevent additional erosion.
Senator Santarsiero thanked PennDOT for the resurfacing work on Route 413 in Plumstead and Buckingham Townships, including the intersection of Rt 413 and Point Pleasant Pike (pictured below), which he has advocated for improvements to during both the 2023 and 2024 road tours. Senator Santarsiero is particularly grateful PennDOT agreed to extend the resurfacing on Point Pleasant Pike to ensure the intersection is addressed in its entirety. The work is underway and expected to be completed soon. “The resurfacing of Route 413 in Plumstead and Buckingham townships has been a priority of mine for a while,” said Senator Santarsiero. “I’m thankful PennDOT is including Point Pleasant Pike approaching the intersection. This intersection has been deteriorating for years. This will make a big difference as folks travel through the area.”
An additional highlight of the tour was an update on Route 202 and 611 in Doylestown Township, a stop on previous road tours. Funding for design work has been allocated and preliminary design work has begun. Senator Santarsiero advocated for the capital funding of this project, including structural repairs to the concrete, resurfacing of the ramps and a blacktop overlay. “The resurfacing of Route 202 and Route 611 is a massive undertaking and one that is critically important for our region,” said Senator Santarsiero. “I will continue to work with Rep. Tim Brennan, Doylestown Township and PennDOT to ensure this project meets the needs of residents and improves safety along these roadways.”
The final stop brought the participants back to Chalfont Borough to the bridge over the North Branch of the Neshaminy Creek on E. Butler Avenue, a previous road tour stop. PennDOT confirmed the safety of the bridge and provided an inspection report, noting continued inspections and repairs will be conducted on an on-going basis.
“Every year on the road tour we check off projects from previous year’s lists and add more requests for PennDOT to take care of,” Senator Santarsiero concluded. “This work never ends, but each project is an important opportunity to improve safety for those who use these roads. I appreciate PennDOT’s responsiveness and transparency in maintaining and sustaining our roadways.”
The 10th Senate District includes Bristol Borough, Bristol Township, Buckingham Township, Chalfont Borough, Doylestown Borough, Doylestown Township, Falls Township, Lower Makefield Township, Morrisville Borough, New Britain Borough, New Britain Township, New Hope Borough, Newtown Borough, Newtown Township, Plumstead Township, Solebury Township, Tullytown Borough, Upper Makefield Township and Yardley Borough.
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