Route 248 realignment

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded a $117,904.96 Formula Grant under the Highway Planning and Construction (CFDA 20.205) program to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) on May 29, 2024. The grant will fund the realignment of State Route 248 onto Northampton Street, reconstruction of Northampton Street, replacement of the bridge carrying Northampton Street over Monocacy Creek, and other miscellaneous construction in Northampton County, Bath Borough, Pennsylvania. This project aims to improve the transportation infrastructure and enhance the regional highway network. As a state transportation agency, PennDOT is responsible for executing the grant and delivering the planned infrastructure upgrades and enhancements.

Project description

Realignment of state route 248 onto northampton street, reconstruction of northampton street, replacement of the bridge that carries northampton street over monocacy creek, and other miscellaneous construction, as indicated on the approved drawings included in the bid package for state route 248, section 05S, in northampton county, bath borough from approximately 215 feet west of siegfried street at segment 0280 offset 1555 to just east of SR 987 at segment 0290 offset 0774. Design-build items are limited to partial utility coordination.