The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has announced that Joshua Road will be closed next week between Route 73 (Skippack Pike) and Stenton Avenue in Whitemarsh Township for pavement repairs.

The work schedule is:

• Monday and Tuesday (Oct. 27-28) from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Joshua Road will be closed between Stenton Avenue and Militia Hill Road. During this operation, Joshua Road motorists will be detoured over Stenton Avenue and Militia Hill Road; and
• Wednesday and Thursday (Oct. 29-30) from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Joshua Road will be closed between Militia Hill Road and Route 73 (Skippack Pike). During this operation, Joshua Road motorists will be detoured over Route 73 (Skippack Pike) and Militia Hill Road.

Motorists are advised to allow extra time when traveling through the area. The operation is dependent on the weather.