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UPDATE: Meadows Road Bridge to Reopen Soon

UPDATE: On Tuesday, April 28, Lower Saucon Township officials announced that unless there are unforeseen delays, the Meadows Road Bridge will open to traffic sooner than expected, on Friday, May […]

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Plans for Meadows Road Bridge Replacement to Be Unveiled

Plans for a replacement span for the former Meadows Road Bridge in Lower Saucon Township are scheduled to be presented to Lower Saucon Township Council and members of the public later this month.

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Lower Saucon Road Bridge Could Open By Fall, Meadows Road Bridge Demo Under Way

After some planning stage delays, a timeline for replacing a closed bridge on Lower Saucon Road in Lower Saucon Township is now in place. Meanwhile, demolition is under way on the Northampton County-owned Meadows Road bridge in the township.

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More of Meadows Road Bridge Collapses into Saucon Creek

On the eve of a hurricane-fueled rainstorm that could bring significant flooding to the area, more of the historic Meadows Road Bridge has collapsed into the Saucon Creek.

Section of Historic Meadows Road Bridge Collapses

A section of a historic stone bridge in Lower Saucon Township has collapsed into the Saucon Creek, casting more doubt on its already uncertain future.

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Meadows Road Bridge Added to National Register of Historic Places

In a win for local preservationists, it was announced in late August that the historic Meadows Road Bridge in Lower Saucon Township has been added to the National Register of Historic Places.

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Historic Lower Saucon Bridge Placed on ‘Pennsylvania at Risk’ List

A 162 year-old stone arch bridge in Lower Saucon Township that is under threat of removal was placed on a statewide list of endangered historic properties Thursday; a move supporters hope will encourage Northampton County officials to rehabilitate it.

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Meadows Road Bridge Eligible for National Register of Historic Places

A study of one of the oldest bridges in the area conducted by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission has determined that it is eligible for placement on the National Register of Historic Places.

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H/LS Chamber of Commerce Discusses Local Bridges, Transportation

The Hellertown-Lower Saucon Chamber of Commerce held a roundtable with local officials and small business owners Sept. 10 at Hellertown Borough Hall to discuss the state of bridges and transportation in the two municipalities.

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Borough Wants Changes Made to Walnut Street Traffic Light

The closure of the Meadows Road bridge south of Hellertown is having a noticeable impact on traffic at the intersection of Walnut and Main streets, and Hellertown Borough Council wants help dealing with it.