News & Public Involvement

On May 23, 2024, more than 150 people attended the Open House Public Plans Display at Emmaus High School to review and provide feedback on the total reconstruction and widening plans for the Milepost A48 to A53 Project.  The plans and exhibits shared were posted to this website for a 30-day public comment period.  

In all, more than 50 comment forms were submitted with primary questions centered around:

• Noise Abatement
  
• Property Impacts
• Right of Way Process
• Project Schedule
• Stormwater Management
• Mill Road Underpass Bridge Removal
• Emergency Service Access
• Construction Phasing

The PA Turnpike is currently reviewing the feedback shared, making follow-up contacts as requested, and addressing comments. The plans remain posted for public review and comment through the links below.

• Project Overview and Typical Sections
• Roadway Plans
• Bridge Plans
• Noise Analysis Displays 

• UPDATE - The noise displays presented at the plans display are being updated. Sign up for the email list to receive notification when the plans are posted. 

• Noise Abatement Process
• Property Owners' & Tenants' Guide
• Comment Form 

Please note, that these plans reflect the design as of May 23, 2024, and are subject to change as the project progresses.

Past Outreach

The Turnpike hosted a Public and Local Officials’ Meeting on May 31, 2017, in Lehigh County, PA. The presentation is available for review below.

Click here to view the presentation.