UPDATE 3 (dated 11/28/2022): The City of Bethlehem’s contractor will be returning to the site to complete the waterline project - date TBD.
UPDATE 2 (dated 11/18/2022): Due to unforeseen circumstances, the City of Bethlehem’s contractor will not be installing the check valve at Mud Lane and Buttonwood Road until Monday, November 28th. Temporary paving will be placed following the installation of the check valve. This work may continue through Tuesday, November 29th.
The contractor has been asked to clear the streets for the residents of East Allen Gardens prior to the Thanksgiving holiday.
Permanent paving will not occur until Spring 2023 in accordance with the Township rules and regulations.
UPDATE 1 (dated 11/14/2022): The City of Bethlehem’s contractor is scheduled to be back on site on Monday, November 21st, to install the check valve at Mud Lane and Buttonwood Road.
ORIGINAL POST (dated 11/01/2022): The City of Bethlehem continues to work on the installation of a waterline and associated utility work along Mud Lane (along the intersections of Buttonwood Road and Redwood Drive) and Buttonwood Road. The project will continue across Seemsville Road into East Allen Township. It is currently anticipated that the waterline installation work within Allen Township (all work on the west side of Seemsville Road) will be tentatively completed by Thursday, November 10th, 2022.
The portion of the project located in East Allen Township (all work on the east side of Seemsville Road) will be completed by Friday, November 18th, 2022. Water service to existing customers will not be affected by this construction project.
Traffic will be able to pass in a one-lane condition during construction. Temporary traffic control measures will be implemented by the City of Bethlehem’s contractor.
Local residents and emergency services will continue to have access to these residences but all other traffic should plan alternate routes during the construction of this improvement.
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