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.

This weekend’s work includes paving and signal installation. Additional project phases will involve steel repairs, substructure repairs, and ped

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