Milepost A48-A53 Reconstruction - Overview

The PA Turnpike understands the importance of Jasper Park to this community and the rich history that surrounds it. At this time, the current design remains within the Turnpike’s existing right-of-way and we don’t anticipate any impacts. Every effort is being made to minimize impacts in coordination with the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), which acts as a liaison to the Federally recognized Tribes and Nations for these types of roadway construction projects. We will continue to work with the USACE, the Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission, and the community to minimize impacts and preserve Jasper Park.  

The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission does not raise tolls to fund individual projects.

The project is funded entirely by Turnpike toll dollars, with no federal funds or state tax dollars involved.

The estimated cost is approximately $342 million.

Mainline construction is expected to begin in 2028.

The corridor improvements will be undertaken to enhance overall mobility of this regionally significant transportation facility and improve safety conditions within the corridor.

The existing four-lane highway is 72 feet wide and will be widened and reconstructed to 122 feet wide. This new roadway will accommodate three 12-foot travel lanes in each direction, a 26-foot median, and 12-foot outside shoulders. The project includes the replacement of six mainline bridges and two overhead bridges. The corridor traverses Lower and Upper Milford Townships, Borough of Emmaus, and Lower Macungie Township in Lehigh County.