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    District 5 Projects - Lehigh and Northampton Counties

    Lehigh Valley Bridge Bundle

    Project Status

    Step 2 of 4

    Design

    Next Step:  Construction

    Public Outreach

    Virtual Plans Display

    ​The virtual plans display will be available online through May 10, 2025. 

    Project Overview

    Counties: Lehigh and Northampton Counties
    Municipalities: Forks Township, Lower Mount Bethel Township, Lynn Township, Lower Milford Township, and Upper Milford Township 
    State Routes: 143, 1004, 1015, 2027, 2038,   
    Local Names: Kings Highway, Martins Creek, Belvidere Highway, Main Street, Vera Cruz Road, and Frost Hollow Road
    Project Type: Bridge Replacements
    Proposed Construction Start: Spring 2027
    Last Updated: April 2025

    The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announces a Plans Display for multiple bridges in Lehigh and Northampton counties.

    The online plans display includes digital picture boards and project descriptions. 

    The work will occur on the following bridges:

    State Route 143/Kings Highway over a tributary to Ontelaunee Creek in Lynn Township, Lehigh County;

    State Route 1004/Martins Creek Belvidere Highway over an Unnamed Tributary to the Delaware River in Lower Mount Bethel Township, Northampton County;   

    State Route 1015/Main Street over an Unnamed Tributary to Martins Creek in Lower Mount Bethel Township, Northampton County;

    State Route 2027/Vera Cruz Road over an Unnamed Tributary to Hosensack Creek in Lower and Upper Milford townships, Lehigh County;

    State Route 2038/Frost Hollow Road over an Unnamed Tributary to the Delaware River in Forks Township, Northampton County; and

    See the descriptions and display boards links under the Resources section for details on each bridge.   

    Individuals or groups with a demonstrated interest within the project limits, surrounding businesses, and local property owners that may be affected by the proposed project are encouraged to review the displays and contact us with any questions.

    The purpose of the plans display is to introduce the project to the public.

    The project documents can be made available in alternative languages or formats if requested. If you need translation/interpretation services or have special needs or have special concerns that require individual attention, please contact PennDOT Consultant Project Manager Michael J. Mignella at c-mmignell@pa.gov or 610-783-3828.

    Contact Information

    Michael J. Mignella, P.E.
    Consultant Project Manager
    610-783-3828 
    c-mmignell@pa.gov

    Ronald J. Young, Jr., M.P.A.
    Press Officer
    610-871-4555
    ronyoung@pa.gov

    Accessibility

    The project documents can be made available in alternative languages or formats if requested. If you need translation or interpretation services, have special needs, or have concerns that require individual attention, please contact the PennDOT Project Manager listed above.

    Title VI

    Pursuant to the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, PennDOT does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, or disability. If you feel that you have been denied the benefits of, or participation in a PennDOT program or activity, you may contact the PennDOT, Bureau of Equal Opportunity, DBE/Title VI Division at 717-787-5891.