County:  Northampton Municipality:  Allen Township Road name:  Howertown Road Between:  PA 329/Nor-Bath Boulevard and Kreidersville Road Type of restriction:  24 Hours Restriction: The Howertown Road Bridge over Dry Run is restricted to one lane of southbound traffic. Northbound traffic is being detoured on PA 329, Airport Road, PA 248 and Walnut Drive/Kreidersville Road.

The northbound detour is anticipated to remain in place for three-to-four months while a repair plan is developed.

A recent inspection of the Bridge showed deterioration to multiple beam supports.

The Howertown Road Bridge over Dry Run is an 18 feet long, 26.2 feet wide,  steel I-beam bridge constructed in 1932. This section of Howertown Road has an average daily traffic volume of 4,515 vehicles.

Start date:  7/17/20 Est completion date:  11/20/20

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