Krewstown Road Bridge Closed For Repairs
Where: Krewstown Road Bridge over Pennypack Creek, located between Algon Avenue and Rising Sun Avenue.
When: Closure starting Friday, October 30, 2026. A reopening date will be determined as the repair work progresses.
Walking, rolling, or biking: One sidewalk across the bridge will remain open to pedestrians and cyclists until the start of repair work. During the repair work the bridge will be closed to pedestrians and cyclists. The Pennypack Trail underneath the bridge will remain open until start of repair work. The access to the Pennypack Trail located near the south end of the bridge will remain accessible from Algon Avenue.
Transit: The Route 19 bus was previously detoured when the 3-ton weight limit was implemented and will continue to be detoured until the completion of the repair work.
Driving: Drivers are encouraged to utilize the nearby Pennypack Creek crossing on Bustleton Avenue to the east or Veree Road to the west, depending on their destination. Please look for posted detour signage for specific directions.
Alex Lloyd Gross Photo-Delaware Valley News.com A view of the railroad bridge that goes over Krewstown Road, near the affected area.
Parking: No parking spaces are affected. Access to the parking lot near the north end of the bridge will remain accessible from the north.
Residents and businesses: Access to the Krewstown Stables will be maintained throughout the repair work by following the posted detour routes.