Crash delaying traffic on Route 22 in Lehigh County

A crash is causing a traffic backup Thursday morning on Route 22 in Lehigh County.

The crash was reported about 6:50 a.m. in the eastbound lanes near the Fullerton Avenue exit in Whitehall Township, according to 511pa.com, PennDOT’s traffic website. Police are directing traffic onto the shoulder to get around the crash.

Traffic is backed up to near the Cedar Crest Boulevard exit. PennDOT estimates the scene will be cleared by 9:45 a.m.

Check back later for updates.