{"id":11486,"date":"2025-10-22T17:01:17","date_gmt":"2025-10-22T17:01:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/11486\/"},"modified":"2025-10-22T17:01:17","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T17:01:17","slug":"construction-begins-for-allentown-center-square-redesign-project","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/11486\/","title":{"rendered":"Construction begins for Allentown Center Square Redesign Project"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Lane closures on Seventh Street leading to Hamilton Street are seen Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, in Allentown. The city recently announced the start of lane restrictions and closures in the area as part of the Center Square Redesign Project. The initial phase of work involves waterline upgrades necessary to support the broader infrastructure improvements in Center Square.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Lane closures on Seventh Street leading to Hamilton Street are seen Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, in Allentown. The city recently announced the start of lane restrictions and closures in the area as part of the Center Square Redesign Project. The initial phase of work involves waterline upgrades necessary to support the broader infrastructure improvements in Center Square. (Amy Shortell\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"8256\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/tmc-L-Allentown-Construction10-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"8201608\" \/>Lane closures on Seventh Street leading to Hamilton Street are seen Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, in Allentown. The city recently announced the start of lane restrictions and closures in the area as part of the Center Square Redesign Project. The initial phase of work involves waterline upgrades necessary to support the broader infrastructure improvements in Center Square. (Amy Shortell\/The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Lane closures on Seventh Street leading to Hamilton Street are seen Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, in Allentown. The city recently announced the start of lane restrictions and closures in the area as part of the Center Square Redesign Project. The initial phase of work involves waterline upgrades necessary to support the broader infrastructure improvements in Center Square. (Amy Shortell\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"4818\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/tmc-L-Allentown-Construction16-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"8201609\" \/>Lane closures on Seventh Street leading to Hamilton Street are seen Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, in Allentown. The city recently announced the start of lane restrictions and closures in the area as part of the Center Square Redesign Project. The initial phase of work involves waterline upgrades necessary to support the broader infrastructure improvements in Center Square. (Amy Shortell\/The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Vehicles and pedestrians thread their way through lane closures Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, on Hamilton Street next to the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in Allentown. The city recently announced the start of lane restrictions and closures in the area as part of the Center Square Redesign Project. The initial phase of work involves waterline upgrades necessary to support the broader infrastructure improvements in Center Square.(Amy Shortell\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"4775\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/tmc-L-Allentown-Construction07-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"8201610\" \/>Vehicles and pedestrians thread their way through lane closures Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, on Hamilton Street next to the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in Allentown. The city recently announced the start of lane restrictions and closures in the area as part of the Center Square Redesign Project. The initial phase of work involves waterline upgrades necessary to support the broader infrastructure improvements in Center Square.(Amy Shortell\/The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Lane closures on Seventh Street leading to Hamilton Street are seen Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, in Allentown. The city recently announced the start of lane restrictions and closures in the area as part of the Center Square Redesign Project. The initial phase of work involves waterline upgrades necessary to support the broader infrastructure improvements in Center Square. (Amy Shortell\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"5610\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/tmc-L-Allentown-Construction22-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"8201611\" \/>Lane closures on Seventh Street leading to Hamilton Street are seen Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, in Allentown. The city recently announced the start of lane restrictions and closures in the area as part of the Center Square Redesign Project. The initial phase of work involves waterline upgrades necessary to support the broader infrastructure improvements in Center Square. (Amy Shortell\/The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Construction takes place Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, on Hamilton Street in Allentown. The city recently announced the start of lane restrictions and closures in the area as part of the Center Square Redesign Project. The initial phase of work involves waterline upgrades necessary to support the broader infrastructure improvements in Center Square. (Amy Shortell\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"8256\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/tmc-L-Allentown-Construction12-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"8201612\" \/>Construction takes place Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, on Hamilton Street in Allentown. The city recently announced the start of lane restrictions and closures in the area as part of the Center Square Redesign Project. The initial phase of work involves waterline upgrades necessary to support the broader infrastructure improvements in Center Square. (Amy Shortell\/The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Vehicles and pedestrians thread their way through lane closures Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, on Hamilton Street next to the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in Allentown. The city recently announced the start of lane restrictions and closures in the area as part of the Center Square Redesign Project. The initial phase of work involves waterline upgrades necessary to support the broader infrastructure improvements in Center Square.(Amy Shortell\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"4888\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/tmc-L-Allentown-Construction08-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"8201613\" \/>Vehicles and pedestrians thread their way through lane closures Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, on Hamilton Street next to the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in Allentown. The city recently announced the start of lane restrictions and closures in the area as part of the Center Square Redesign Project. The initial phase of work involves waterline upgrades necessary to support the broader infrastructure improvements in Center Square.(Amy Shortell\/The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Vehicles and pedestrians thread their way through lane closures Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, on Hamilton Street next to the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in Allentown. The city recently announced the start of lane restrictions and closures in the area as part of the Center Square Redesign Project. The initial phase of work involves waterline upgrades necessary to support the broader infrastructure improvements in Center Square.(Amy Shortell\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"4883\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/tmc-L-Allentown-Construction09-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"8201614\" \/>Vehicles and pedestrians thread their way through lane closures Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, on Hamilton Street next to the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in Allentown. The city recently announced the start of lane restrictions and closures in the area as part of the Center Square Redesign Project. The initial phase of work involves waterline upgrades necessary to support the broader infrastructure improvements in Center Square.(Amy Shortell\/The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Vehicles and pedestrians thread their way through lane closures Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, on Hamilton Street next to the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in Allentown. The city recently announced the start of lane restrictions and closures in the area as part of the Center Square Redesign Project. The initial phase of work involves waterline upgrades necessary to support the broader infrastructure improvements in Center Square.(Amy Shortell\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"5504\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/tmc-L-Allentown-Construction11-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"8201615\" \/>Vehicles and pedestrians thread their way through lane closures Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, on Hamilton Street next to the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in Allentown. The city recently announced the start of lane restrictions and closures in the area as part of the Center Square Redesign Project. The initial phase of work involves waterline upgrades necessary to support the broader infrastructure improvements in Center Square.(Amy Shortell\/The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Construction takes place Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, on Hamilton Street in Allentown. The city recently announced the start of lane restrictions and closures in the area as part of the Center Square Redesign Project. The initial phase of work involves waterline upgrades necessary to support the broader infrastructure improvements in Center Square. (Amy Shortell\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"6048\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/tmc-L-Allentown-Construction17-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"8201616\" \/>Construction takes place Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, on Hamilton Street in Allentown. The city recently announced the start of lane restrictions and closures in the area as part of the Center Square Redesign Project. The initial phase of work involves waterline upgrades necessary to support the broader infrastructure improvements in Center Square. (Amy Shortell\/The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Lane closures on Seventh Street leading to Hamilton Street are seen Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, in Allentown. The city recently announced the start of lane restrictions and closures in the area as part of the Center Square Redesign Project. The initial phase of work involves waterline upgrades necessary to support the broader infrastructure improvements in Center Square. (Amy Shortell\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"4884\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/tmc-L-Allentown-Construction23-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"8201617\" \/>Lane closures on Seventh Street leading to Hamilton Street are seen Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, in Allentown. The city recently announced the start of lane restrictions and closures in the area as part of the Center Square Redesign Project. The initial phase of work involves waterline upgrades necessary to support the broader infrastructure improvements in Center Square. (Amy Shortell\/The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Vehicles and pedestrians thread their way through lane closures Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, on Hamilton Street next to the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in Allentown. The city recently announced the start of lane restrictions and closures in the area as part of the Center Square Redesign Project. The initial phase of work involves waterline upgrades necessary to support the broader infrastructure improvements in Center Square.(Amy Shortell\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"8256\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/tmc-L-Allentown-Construction06-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"8201618\" \/>Vehicles and pedestrians thread their way through lane closures Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, on Hamilton Street next to the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in Allentown. The city recently announced the start of lane restrictions and closures in the area as part of the Center Square Redesign Project. The initial phase of work involves waterline upgrades necessary to support the broader infrastructure improvements in Center Square.(Amy Shortell\/The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Lane closures on Seventh Street leading to Hamilton Street are seen Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, in Allentown. The city recently announced the start of lane restrictions and closures in the area as part of the Center Square Redesign Project. The initial phase of work involves waterline upgrades necessary to support the broader infrastructure improvements in Center Square. (Amy Shortell\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"4525\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/tmc-L-Allentown-Construction03-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"8201619\" \/>Lane closures on Seventh Street leading to Hamilton Street are seen Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, in Allentown. The city recently announced the start of lane restrictions and closures in the area as part of the Center Square Redesign Project. The initial phase of work involves waterline upgrades necessary to support the broader infrastructure improvements in Center Square. (Amy Shortell\/The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Construction takes place Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, on Hamilton Street in Allentown. The city recently announced the start of lane restrictions and closures in the area as part of the Center Square Redesign Project. The initial phase of work involves waterline upgrades necessary to support the broader infrastructure improvements in Center Square. (Amy Shortell\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"4101\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/tmc-L-Allentown-Construction21-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"8201607\" \/>Construction takes place Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, on Hamilton Street in Allentown. The city recently announced the start of lane restrictions and closures in the area as part of the Center Square Redesign Project. The initial phase of work involves waterline upgrades necessary to support the broader infrastructure improvements in Center Square. (Amy Shortell\/The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Construction takes place Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, on Hamilton Street in Allentown. The city recently announced the start of lane restrictions and closures in the area as part of the Center Square Redesign Project. The initial phase of work involves waterline upgrades necessary to support the broader infrastructure improvements in Center Square. (Amy Shortell\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"4032\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/tmc-L-Allentown-Construction18-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"8201620\" \/>Construction takes place Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, on Hamilton Street in Allentown. The city recently announced the start of lane restrictions and closures in the area as part of the Center Square Redesign Project. The initial phase of work involves waterline upgrades necessary to support the broader infrastructure improvements in Center Square. (Amy Shortell\/The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Construction takes place Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, on Hamilton Street in Allentown. The city recently announced the start of lane restrictions and closures in the area as part of the Center Square Redesign Project. The initial phase of work involves waterline upgrades necessary to support the broader infrastructure improvements in Center Square. (Amy Shortell\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"4032\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/tmc-L-Allentown-Construction14-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"8201621\" \/>Construction takes place Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, on Hamilton Street in Allentown. The city recently announced the start of lane restrictions and closures in the area as part of the Center Square Redesign Project. The initial phase of work involves waterline upgrades necessary to support the broader infrastructure improvements in Center Square. (Amy Shortell\/The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Vehicles and pedestrians thread their way through lane closures Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, on Hamilton Street next to the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in Allentown. The city recently announced the start of lane restrictions and closures in the area as part of the Center Square Redesign Project. The initial phase of work involves waterline upgrades necessary to support the broader infrastructure improvements in Center Square.(Amy Shortell\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"8256\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/tmc-L-Allentown-Construction05-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"8201622\" \/>Vehicles and pedestrians thread their way through lane closures Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, on Hamilton Street next to the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in Allentown. The city recently announced the start of lane restrictions and closures in the area as part of the Center Square Redesign Project. The initial phase of work involves waterline upgrades necessary to support the broader infrastructure improvements in Center Square.(Amy Shortell\/The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Lane closures on Seventh Street leading to Hamilton Street are seen Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, in Allentown. The city recently announced the start of lane restrictions and closures in the area as part of the Center Square Redesign Project. The initial phase of work involves waterline upgrades necessary to support the broader infrastructure improvements in Center Square. (Amy Shortell\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"8256\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/tmc-L-Allentown-Construction04-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"8201623\" \/>Lane closures on Seventh Street leading to Hamilton Street are seen Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, in Allentown. The city recently announced the start of lane restrictions and closures in the area as part of the Center Square Redesign Project. The initial phase of work involves waterline upgrades necessary to support the broader infrastructure improvements in Center Square. (Amy Shortell\/The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Construction takes place Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, on Hamilton Street in Allentown. The city recently announced the start of lane restrictions and closures in the area as part of the Center Square Redesign Project. The initial phase of work involves waterline upgrades necessary to support the broader infrastructure improvements in Center Square. (Amy Shortell\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"6048\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/tmc-L-Allentown-Construction13-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"8201624\" \/>Construction takes place Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, on Hamilton Street in Allentown. The city recently announced the start of lane restrictions and closures in the area as part of the Center Square Redesign Project. The initial phase of work involves waterline upgrades necessary to support the broader infrastructure improvements in Center Square. (Amy Shortell\/The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Construction takes place Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, on Hamilton Street in Allentown. The city recently announced the start of lane restrictions and closures in the area as part of the Center Square Redesign Project. The initial phase of work involves waterline upgrades necessary to support the broader infrastructure improvements in Center Square. (Amy Shortell\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"5320\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/tmc-L-Allentown-Construction20-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"8201625\" \/>Construction takes place Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, on Hamilton Street in Allentown. The city recently announced the start of lane restrictions and closures in the area as part of the Center Square Redesign Project. The initial phase of work involves waterline upgrades necessary to support the broader infrastructure improvements in Center Square. (Amy Shortell\/The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Construction takes place Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, on Hamilton Street in Allentown. The city recently announced the start of lane restrictions and closures in the area as part of the Center Square Redesign Project. The initial phase of work involves waterline upgrades necessary to support the broader infrastructure improvements in Center Square. (Amy Shortell\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"4032\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/tmc-L-Allentown-Construction19-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"8201626\" \/>Construction takes place Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, on Hamilton Street in Allentown. The city recently announced the start of lane restrictions and closures in the area as part of the Center Square Redesign Project. The initial phase of work involves waterline upgrades necessary to support the broader infrastructure improvements in Center Square. (Amy Shortell\/The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p>Originally Published: October 22, 2025 at 12:41 PM EDT<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Lane closures on Seventh Street leading to Hamilton Street are seen Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, in Allentown. 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