Why we're here.
On May 8, Newtown asked Lightpath to pause our fiber construction along E Washington Avenue while residents' concerns are heard.
This page is the central place to find documents about the project, the construction route, permits issued, and the people leading the work, and how to RSVP for the May 28 information session. We'll keep it up to date as new information becomes available.
The fiber route.
The map below shows the Lightpath fiber route along Washington Avenue and State Street in Newtown. Use the controls — or pinch on mobile — to zoom in and explore the alignment block by block.
Project timeline
What's happened, and what's next.
What's happened, and what's next.
- November 2025 Initial outreach. Lightpath makes initial outreach to Newtown Borough and Township about the project.
- March 2026 Permits issued. PennDOT and Newtown Township right of way permits issued for work along Washington Ave and State Street in the Borough of Newtown.
- April 2026 Construction begins. Lightpath kicks off construction with its contractors.
- May 8, 2026 Construction paused. Newtown residents request pause on construction along Washington Ave and State Street.
- May 20, 2026 Resident letter. Lightpath issues letter notifying residents of the information session to be held on May 28.
- June 2026 Construction resumes. Lightpath expects to re-start construction, which will require approximately 6 weeks for installation of the conduit, pulling of the fiber cable, and restoration of the disturbed right of way.
Documents on file
PennDOT and Newtown Township permits.
PennDOT and Newtown Township permits.
All work has been permitted through the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Newtown Township. Copies of the issued permits are available below; full PDFs can be downloaded for review.
- PennDOT Permit #06124724 View Permit
- PennDOT Permit #06125109 View Permit
- Newtown Township Permit #260079 View Permit
- Newtown Township Permit #260080 View Permit
- Newtown Township Permit #260081 View Permit
Authorized to operate in Pennsylvania.
In 2025, Lightpath acquired the assets of United Fiber & Data, LLC in Pennsylvania and secured its Certificate of Public Convenience from the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission. The Newtown project is being built and operated under that authority.
Thirty years of building fiber the right way.
Lightpath is a certified telecommunications service provider with over 30 years of experience, offering fiber-based services to commercial customers since 1991. Recognized for innovation and leadership, Lightpath has earned the New York State Public Service Commission's Commendation of Excellence for 18 consecutive years.
A 100% fiber network.
Lightpath operates a wholly owned and operated 100% optical fiber network spanning over 12,100 unique route miles and serving more than 17,500 service locations. This next-generation network supports critical sectors including municipal government, carriers, healthcare, education and financial markets.
The people leading this project.
These are the Lightpath team members directly responsible for the Newtown deployment. You can reach any of them by email with questions specific to their area.