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    PennDOT/BPC Announce Upcoming Closure of Route 143 for I-78 Lenhartsville Bridge Replacement Project

    February 05, 2026

    Allentown, PA – Motorists are advised the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Bridging Pennsylvania Constructors (BPC) advise motorists of a temporary nighttime closure of Route 143 as part the ongoing I-78 Lenhartsville Bridge Replacement Project.
    The Contractor will close and detour Route 143 to perform bridge demolition activities for one night on Tuesday, February 10, weather permitting. The closure will be in effect from 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM.
    Following the overnight closure, work will continue on Route 143 for two additional nights under a single-lane closure to complete remaining activities.
    Motorists are encouraged to plan for additional travel time and follow the detour information provided below.
    Route 143 Northbound Detour (10.1 miles):
    • I-78 Westbound
    • Exit 30 (Hamburg)
    • I-78 Eastbound
    • Exit 35 (Lenhartsville)
    Route 143 Southbound Detour (10.5 miles):
    • I-78 Eastbound
    • Exit 40 (Krumsville)
    • I-78 Westbound
    • Exit 35 (Lenhartsville)
    Motorists are encouraged to allow additional travel time and follow posted detour signage. This project is part of the ongoing PennDOT Major Bridges P3 Program. Bridging Pennsylvania Developers – I (BPD-I) is led jointly by Shikun & Binui Ltd and Macquarie Capital as Lead Project Developers and Equity Members. The Bridging Pennsylvania Constructors (BPC) joint venture (JV) consortium includes the design & construction expertise of S&B USA Construction (Pittsburgh, PA) and FCC Construction. S&B USA Construction is the construction arm of Shikun & Binui Ltd and is also the parent company of Fay, S&B USA Construction (Pittsburgh, PA), one of the four BPC Major Bridge subcontractors. Other Major Bridge subcontractors include the H&K Group (Skippack, PA), Kokosing Construction Company (Pittsburgh, PA), Wagman Heavy Civil (York, PA), and Lead Designer, Michael Baker International (Pittsburgh, PA).

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