A few road projects could make traffic headaches even worse for drivers in part of the Lehigh Valley for years.
Also in today’s newsletter…
⚖️ Allentown mayor takes the stand in federal trial
🧑🚒 Firefighters facing down challenges
🎉 Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off
Traffic enters the southbound lanes of the Fahy Bridge at the intersection of Center Street and W Lehigh Street on Monday, Sept. 14, 2026. (Stephanie Sigafoos/Lehigh Valley Public Media)
There may soon be no good way into South Side Bethlehem, with projects underway on Route 378 and the Fahy Bridge.
Crews are scheduled to work on those projects at different times, but that could mean almost-around-the-clock traffic snarls and delays. And when 378 is done, the work will move down to the Fahy Bridge.
Stephanie Sigafoos tells drivers what to expect ➔
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Bethlehem’s new superintendent, live and taking questions
Dr. Renato Lajara has been running the Bethlehem Area School District for a few months now. On Thursday, Sept. 24, he sits down with us live at Freedom High School to talk about what he has learned so far, where he wants the district to go, and how he plans to keep families in the loop. Student achievement, school safety, career programs, staff support, all of it on the table.
Doors at 5:30, and the cameras roll at 6 sharp. Can’t make it in person? Submit your question ahead of time and watch from home.
More from LVPM
💼 Allentown officials go to federal court: Mayor Matt Tuerk and some of the people who helped run the city took the stand this week for a federal discrimination trial. What did they say in open court?
🚒 Pushing through obstacles: Fire officials and a local volunteer joined Brittany Sweeney to talk about the many challenges firefighters and departments are trying to work through. Hear what they’re most concerned about.
🫂 Kicking off Hispanic Heritage Month: A luncheon brought together leaders from across the Lehigh Valley to launch Hispanic Heritage Month this week. Sara Viteri talked to LA Mega’s Victor Martinez about how the celebration came together.
From Around the ValleyBethlehem police are set to work with the Department of Homeland Security on some cases after City Council narrowly approved the partnership. (The Morning Call)One township could help its local school district build a new facility for elementary students with a zoning change. (WFMZ)A soldier who fought and died in World War II will be honored next week when his recently identified remains return to the Lehigh Valley for a burial with full honors. (Lehigh Valley Live)
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