The Pennsylvania Turnpike - Lehigh River Pohopoco Creek Bridge Replace Project

The Pennsylvania Turnpike Construction and Expansion | Lehigh River and Pohopoco Creek Bridge Replacements Project

Welcome to the website for the Pennsylvania Turnpike’s Lehigh River/Pohopoco Creek bridge replacement projects.

As part of our continuing investment in America's transportation infrastructure, the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is replacing two bridges on the Northeastern Extension (I-476) in Carbon County with four new spans. The structures are located approximately two miles north of the Lehigh Tunnel between mile markers 73.52 and 75.29.

We'll use this portal to provide you with transparency into the progress of construction and any traffic impacts that you may encounter on the Turnpike or the local road system in the project area.

Tune to Highway Advisory Radio for traffic conditions from every interchange.

Go here to view a video from the Nov. 4, 2011 Bridge Dedication Ceremony.

Go here to view a Times News article about delivery of bridge beams.

Go here to view a Channel 16 News video about the beam setting operation.

Go here to view a Channel 69 News video about the project.

News Releases

Turnpike Chief Responds to Auditor ...

Cash Only Toll Increase in 2012

Construction Updates

Status Report: Winter 2012

View the project traffic camera

Watch for Slow Truck Traffic

Northbound Traffic Shifted to New B...

40 MPH in SB Work Zone

Lehigh River Bridge
A worker replaces the blade of a concrete saw that is being used to dismantle the deck of the old bridge over the Lehigh River. Go to the Image Gallery for more pictures of the ongoing demolition of the two old bridges.