PennDOT has scheduled multiple road work projects across Lehigh County this, including a significant bridge repair that will temporarily close Route 873 in both directions.
The most extensive project involves the Route 873 Lehigh Gap Bridge over the Lehigh River, Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor Trail, Paint Mill Road, and Norfolk Southern Railroad in Washington Township.
The northbound direction will be closed from 8 p.m. Friday to 6 a.m. Monday morning for ongoing bridge repair work, while the southbound direction has been closed since March. After Monday morning’s work completion, the bridge will fully reopen in both directions…