Expect Traffic Disruptions During Trump's Lehigh County Visit, Troopers Say Expect Traffic Disruptions During Trump's Lehigh County Visit, Troopers Say
Expect Traffic Disruptions During Trump's Lehigh County Visit, Troopers Say State police are advising Lehigh Valley drivers to expect delays and disruptions during former President Donald Trump's visit on Saturday, April 13.  Trump will hold a campaign event at the Schnecksville Fire Hall, 4550 Old Packhouse Road, at 7 p.m. Drivers should expect traffic delays and intermittent road closures from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. on: State Route 22 both Eastbound and Westbound State Route 309 both Northbound and Southbound (to the area of State Route 873) Old Packhouse Road in Schnecksville Secondary roads in the area will also likely be affected, troopers said.  "Messa…
Coroner Names Dump Truck Driver Killed In Lehigh Twp. Crash Coroner Names Dump Truck Driver Killed In Lehigh Twp. Crash
Coroner Names Dump Truck Driver Killed In Lehigh Twp. Crash Officials have identified the dump truck driver who died in an accident on Route 145 Tuesday morning, April 9 as Lincoln P. Brown.  Brown, 52, of Selinsgrove, was southbound when his tri-axle truck crashed in Lehigh Township, said the Northampton County Coroner's Office. He died from injuries sustained in the crash and the manner of death was accidental, authorities said.  Route 145 was closed between Blue Mountain Drive and Birch Drive for about three hours while crews worked the scene, according to township police. 
Police Respond To Rollover Crash In Salisbury Township Police Respond To Rollover Crash In Salisbury Township
Police Respond To Rollover Crash In Salisbury Township A multi-vehicle accident involving a school bus was reported in Salisbury Township early Monday, April 8, authorities told Daily Voice.  Three vehicles were involved in the crash on the 1500 block of East Emmaus Avenue around 7:30 a.m., township police said. No students were onboard the bus and the driver of the car that rolled over was not injured, officials said.  The flipped vehicle was removed from the roadway with assistance from the Eastern Salisbury Fire Department, according to police.  The crash remains under investigation and anyone with information is asked to cal…
Overturned Truck Shuts Down Highway Ramp In Northampton County: PSP (UPDATED) Overturned Truck Shuts Down Highway Ramp In Northampton County: PSP (UPDATED)
Overturned Truck Shuts Down Highway Ramp In Northampton County: PSP (Updated) Update: The ramp has since reopened, troopers said.  Crews are at the scene of an accident involving an overturned tractor-trailer on Wednesday, April 3, according to troopers.  Troop M's Nathan Branosky said the truck flipped on the ramp from Route 33 southbound to Interstate 78 eastbound in Lower Saucon. Drivers on Route 33 south are being detoured onto I-78's westbound lanes, state police said.  The ramp was still closed while first responders worked the scene around noon, Branosky said. 
I-95 Closed In Philadelphia After Truck Hits Conrail Bridge I-95 Closed In Philadelphia After Truck Hits Conrail Bridge
I-95 Closed In Philadelphia After Truck Hits Conrail Bridge A portion of I-95 in Philadelphia will be closed for repairs to the Conrail bridge, after it was struck by a truck Monday afternoon, April 1. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) said the northbound side of the highway was be closed and detoured approaching the Betsy Ross Bridge/Aramingo Avenue Interchange beginning at 10 p.m. April 1. The highway was reduced to a single lane for several hours while Conrail bridge engineers conducted their inspection to establish an emergency repair plan. Service to the Atlantic City Rail Line was suspended amid the repairs. 1of2 Atl…
Rain Will Delay Repairs To Palmer Twp. Sinkhole, PennDOT Says Rain Will Delay Repairs To Palmer Twp. Sinkhole, PennDOT Says
Rain Will Delay Repairs To Palmer Twp. Sinkhole, PennDOT Says The Main Street sinkhole in Palmer Township is expected to be repaired by next week, according to transportation authorities.  Officials had previously hoped to patch the hole by Friday, March 29, but "inclement weather has extended the timeline," a PennDOT spokesperson said Thursday.  "Crews continue to pour concrete into the sinkhole," said district press officer Ron Young. "After the concrete is poured, they will place aggregate to make it level with the road in preparation for paving." PennDOT said all lanes should be open by Monday or Tuesday, April 1 or 2.  Drivers sh…
Car Crashes Into Gas Pump In Lansdale: Police Car Crashes Into Gas Pump In Lansdale: Police
Car Crashes Into Gas Pump In Lansdale: Police Police are investigating a single-car crash in Lansdale on Wednesday night, March 28, authorities say.  It happened on the 200 block of North Broad Street around 9 p.m., police said in a release. A BMW-550 was heading north and tried to pass another car on the left but lost control and struck a gas pump at the 291 N. Broad St. Sunoco, officials said.  The car was severely damaged but no injuries were reported, according to the release.  The Fairmount Fire Company assisted at the scene, police added. 
Sinkhole Opens Up In Palmer Township, Officials Say Sinkhole Opens Up In Palmer Township, Officials Say
Sinkhole Opens Up In Palmer Township, Officials Say Crews are at the scene of a sinkhole in Palmer Township on Wednesday morning, March 27, PennDOT says.  The sinkhole opened up on Tuesday, March 26 in the same spot where one was repaired on the Main Street shoulder last week, a spokesperson said. The current sinkhole is in the eastbound lanes.  "Action has been taken to mobilize equipment, prepare blacktop, and get flowable fill," said PennDOT's Ron Young.  "Some equipment is already on site and repairs are underway this morning."
Victim ID'd In Deadly Palmer Twp. Crash Victim ID'd In Deadly Palmer Twp. Crash
Victim ID'd In Deadly Palmer Twp. Crash The Northampton County Coroner's Office has named the 77-year-old woman who died in a Palmer Township crash on Thursday, March 21.  Linda J. Koy of Williams Township died from blunt force injuries, said Coroner Zachary Lysek in a release. The manner of death was accidental.  The crash happened near the intersection of Van Buren and Lower Way roads, police said Thursday. Van Buren Road was shut down while crews worked the scene.  Koy was taken to St. Luke's Hospital, Anderson Campus where she died from her injuries, the Coroner's Office said. 
Police Investigating Palmer Township Crash Police Investigating Palmer Township Crash
Police Investigating Palmer Township Crash Authorities are responding to a car accident in Palmer Township on Wednesday afternoon, March 20.  Drivers should avoid the area of Van Buren and Lower Way roads, township police said around 3:30 p.m. Officers and firefighters are at the scene.  Authorities did not say if anyone was hurt.  Van Buren Road is temporarily closed, they added. 
Motorcyclist Critical After Crash In Delco, Officials Say Motorcyclist Critical After Crash In Delco, Officials Say
Motorcyclist Critical After Crash In Delco, Officials Say Authorities are investigating a crash in Lower Chichester that sent a motorcyclist to the hospital on Saturday, March 16.  A motorcycle collided with a car near the intersection of Cosgrove Street and East Ridge Road around 4:45 p.m., said township police in a release.  First responders found the rider badly injured at the scene and rendered aid before taking him to the hospital, police said. The other driver was not hurt, according to the release.  Authorities said the motorcyclist was still thought to be in critical condition as of Tuesday, March 19.  Police are inve…
Roadwork Ahead: Maintenance To Begin On Bucks County Streets Roadwork Ahead: Maintenance To Begin On Bucks County Streets
Roadwork Ahead: Maintenance To Begin On Bucks County Streets Crews will begin regular maintenance work on 11 streets in Bucks County beginning next Monday, March 25, according to PennDOT.  Officials said workers will be repairing deteriorated pavement on the following roadways:  Route 413/Durham Road in Buckingham Township.  Bristol Road in Warrington and Warminster townships.  Edgley Road/Woodbourne Road in Bristol Township.  Bath Road in Bristol Township.  Bristol Oxford Valley Road in Bristol and Middletown townships.  Wrightstown Road in Wrightstown and Newtown townships.  Worthington Mill Road in Northamp…