ALLENTOWN, Pa. – Officials in Allentown are warning drivers of closures and lane restrictions as part of a pair of ongoing water line repair projects.
Work began yesterday, and will take place in five phases, as part of ongoing repairs to the Center Square waterline at 7th & Hamilton.
The restrictions are as follows:
10/20–10/22: Lane restrictions only
10/23–10/29: No left turn onto Hamilton St. (southbound 7th St.)
10/30–10/31: Lane restrictions only
11/3–11/4: No right turn onto 7th St. (eastbound Hamilton St.)
11/5–11/14: Lane restrictions only
Officials say the work is the first stage of the Center Square Redesign Project, which is anticipated to be completed by the end of 2026.
Drivers are advised to plan ahead and use caution when traveling through the area.
In addition, as part of a separate project, N. 13th Street will be closed between Liberty and Gordon streets for water main work beginning Thursday, October 23.
The road will remain closed for 7 – 10 days.