Walnut Tree Hill Water Main Improvements Underway; Construction Delays Expected
Newtown Police Department on Monday issued a request that residents and business owners along the southern section of Walnut Tree Road plan on alternate routes for up to three months, while water main work is done.
“With the water main improvements being conducted in the area of Church Hill Road at Walnut Tree Hill Road the Newtown Police are asking all residents to use alternate routes if possible,” the department announced via press release.
Construction will extend up Walnut Tree Hill Road to Old Green Road and is expected to take approximately 90 days, according to the release.
“Residents will have local access as all businesses will remain open. If you will be traversing the area please expect delays,” the October 22 notice continued.
Roadwork in that area commenced last week.
A 3,000-foot section of Walnut Tree Hill Road will have water main work ongoing for up to 90 days, according to an October 22 announcement by Newtown Police Department. Residents and those traveling through the area can expect delays, and are urged to plan their routes accordingly. (Google Maps image)