Roads & Highways

Road Program Update-November 2025

As you may have noticed, there has been no activity in regard to paving McKean Road, Walnut Farm Road, or Lorien Drive. The Township had awarded a contract for these roads to be milled and paved this year. Unfortunately, the contractor has not fulfilled their part of the contract by doing this work and now it will not be possible for the paving to be finished before the PennDot deadline for paving of November 1st, 2025. The Township Engineer requested an extension of this deadline, but PennDot denied the request. The Township has now canceled the contract with the contractor. The Township plans to rebid the contract early next year and have these roads paved in 2026. PennDot does not allow approved paving projects to start before April.

The Public Works Department will monitor the condition of these roads this winter and make any temporary repairs necessary. If you notice a pothole or damage to the road that needs immediate attention, please e-mail Director of Public Works Fred Zollers at FZollers@LowerGwynedd.org. If you have any other questions, please contact Fred Zollers at 267-405-8154.

Thank you for your understanding.

The Township is responsible for repair, maintenance and snow removal for 47 miles of roads. Each year the Township surveys the road conditions and develops a plan for repaving and curb replacement. Questions can be directed to the Township Assistant Public Works Director at 215-646-5302.

In addition to Township roads, approximately 4.8 miles of county and 19.80 miles of state roads run through Lower Gwynedd. Questions regarding maintenance and/or snow plowing should be directed to either the county or state as appropriate.