East Penn Township supervisors are looking at cutting off access from Ashfield Road to Route 895.

The narrow and crooked lane, at one end, abruptly veers off of Route 895 and intersects like a triangle at Blue Mountain Drive across from the corner store.

Ashfield Road is short - at less than one quarter mile long, with fewer than 10 homes.

However, a small section of roadway is hazardous because of severe erosion.

Although the hazard lies on the very edge of the road as opposed to the middle, it could be a risk for motorists and pedestrians as it isn’t quite visible from afar. It is especially a potential risk for falls for someone walking, running or biking.

Carbon Engineering has submitted a survey plan for the road just before the four-way stop signs at Route 895 and Blue Mountain Drive meet, across from Dinkey Road.

The board assessed the options and considered closing the road off at Route 895 because it is the closest end to where the hazard is located. Motorists would need to turn onto Blue Mountain Drive at the four-way stop sign for road access to Ashfield Road.

“Instead of utilizing it as a loop and having access at either end, the road will essentially be dead-ended,” said Supervisor John Strockoz.

East Penn Township supervisors said they would notify property owners who would be affected by the plan.