{"id":124716,"date":"2023-11-07T20:31:50","date_gmt":"2023-11-08T01:31:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=124716"},"modified":"2023-11-07T20:31:50","modified_gmt":"2023-11-08T01:31:50","slug":"multiple-road-closures-during-st-lukes-dl-racefest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=124716","title":{"rendered":"Multiple Road Closures During St. Luke\u2019s D&L RaceFest"},"content":{"rendered":"

(EASTON, November 7, 2023)<\/strong>\u00a0Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor (DLNHC) and St. Luke\u2019s University Health Network will be hosting the inaugural St. Luke\u2019s D&L RaceFest on Sunday, November 12, 2023. This four-race event marks the return of a full marathon to the Lehigh Valley after three years, as well as a marathon relay, half marathon run, and half marathon walk. Nearly 1,500 racers are expected.<\/p>\n

The half marathon run and walk will start at 7:30 a.m. in the 600 block of Main Street in downtown Bethlehem. The marathon and marathon relay will start at 8 a.m. in the 700 block of Hamilton Street in downtown Allentown. Both races finish in Easton on Larry Holmes Drive at Scott Park.<\/p>\n

The RaceFest course spans across the Lehigh Valley\u2019s three biggest cities \u2013 Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton. While a majority of the course is on the D&L Trail to minimize traffic impacts and provide beautiful, natural views for racers, residents can expect delays and a series of road closures starting in the early morning on race day, Sunday November 12.<\/p>\n

Allentown<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hamilton Street, between 8th<\/sup>\u00a0and 7th<\/sup>\u00a0streets \u2013 Closed from 5 a.m. \u2013 10 a.m.<\/p>\n

Hamilton Street, between 7th<\/sup>\u00a0and 4th<\/sup>\u00a0streets \u2013 Closed from 6 a.m. \u2013 8:15 a.m.<\/p>\n

4th<\/sup>\u00a0Street between Hamilton and Martin Luther King Jr. Drive \u2013 Closed from 6 a.m. \u2013 8:15 a.m.<\/p>\n

Martin Luther King Jr. Drive east of 22nd<\/sup>\u00a0Street and all intersections with it \u2013 Closed from 6 a.m. \u2013 9:30 a.m.<\/p>\n

*** Use 15th<\/sup>\u00a0Street or 8th<\/sup>\u00a0Street bridges to cross over Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive during this time ***\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Lehigh Parkway East across Schrieber\u2019s Bridge and Kline\u2019s Bridge onto Lehigh Parkway North at Lehigh Parkway \u2013 Closed from 6 a.m. \u2013 9 a.m.<\/p>\n

Union Street between S. 4th and over Hamilton Street Bridge (north lane) \u2013 Closed from 6 a.m. \u2013 10:30 a.m.<\/p>\n

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  1. Albert Street \u2013 Closed from 6 a.m. \u2013 10:45 a.m. \u00a0\u00a0
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    Bethlehem<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

    Main Street between North Street and Broad Street \u2013 Closed from 6 a.m. \u2013 8:30 a.m.<\/p>\n

    Main Street between Broad Street and Sand Island \u2013 Closed from 6 a.m. \u2013 8 a.m.<\/p>\n

    Broad Street (at Main Street) \u2013 Closed from about 7:20 a.m. – 7:35 a.m.<\/p>\n

    River Street (Sand Island) \u2013 Closed from 6:30 a.m. \u2013 11:30 a.m. (intermittent after 7:45 a.m.)<\/p>\n

    Bethlehem Township<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

    Hope Road south from Freemansburg Ave., including the Boat Launch \u2013 Closed from 6:30 a.m. \u2013 11:30 a.m.<\/p>\n

    Palmer Township \/ West Easton<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Lehigh Drive near Riverview Park \u2013 Intermittent closures between 8 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

    Lehigh Drive at the Glendon Hill bridge to Hugh Moore Park and the bridge into Hugh Moore Park — Intermittent closures between 8 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

    Easton<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

    PA-611 between S. Third Street and E. Nesquehoning Street \u2013 Closed from 7:30 a.m. \u2013 2:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

    Larry Holmes Drive between S. Third Street and Northampton Street \u2013 Closed from 4 a.m. \u2013 4:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

    There will also be multiple closures along the D&L Trail throughout the duration of the event. D&L Trailheads along miles 75 through 59 of the D&L Trail will be difficult, sometimes impossible, for non-race trail users to access. Access to the D&L Trail will return once the final marathoner passes each trailhead from west to east, by about 11:30 a.m. in Lehigh County and by about 2 p.m. in Northampton County.\u00a0\u00a0For more information about closures along the D&L Trail, visit\u00a0delawareandlehigh.org\/map\/.<\/a><\/p>\n

    D&L Trailheads closed or limited on Race Day\u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

    Allentown Canal Park, Mile Marker 75\u00a0(Albert St closed to access Trailhead)<\/em><\/p>\n

    Sand Island, Bethlehem, Mile Marker 71\u00a0(River St intermittent closures)<\/em><\/p>\n

    Freemansburg access points, Mile Marker 68<\/p>\n

    Nagy\u2019s Landing and Farmersville Road in Bethlehem Township, Mile Marker 66<\/p>\n

    Route 33 Boat Launch, Mile Marker 64\u00a0(Hope Rd closed to access Trailhead)<\/em><\/p>\n

    Riverview Park in Palmer Township, Mile Marker 62<\/p>\n

    Hugh Moore Park, Mile Marker 61\u00a0(Bridge into park intermittent closures)<\/em><\/p>\n

    Forks of the Delaware in Easton, Mile Marker 59\u00a0(PA-611 closed to access Trailhead)<\/em><\/p>\n

    RaceFest is a major fundraiser for DLNHC. Proceeds from the event will go toward heritage education programs and the ongoing development and stewardship of the D&L Trail and its connection through the Lehigh Valley. Once fully connected, the D&L Trail will be the longest multi-use trail in Pennsylvania, stretching over 165 miles from Wilkes-Barre to Bristol. Over the past decade, the D&L Trail has acted as a significant conduit for economic growth and development to the towns and communities that surround it. A fully connected trail will only heighten this impact, bringing new people and opportunities to the Lehigh Valley.<\/p>\n

    The Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that preserves the historic pathway that carried coal and iron from Wilkes-Barre to Bristol. Through key programs like the D&L Trail, St. Luke\u2019s D&L RaceFest, National Canal Museum, and Get Your Tail on the Trail, DLNHC connects people to nature, culture, communities, recreation, and our industrial heritage. For more information, visit\u00a0delawareandlehigh.org<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

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    Information provided to TVL by:
    \nGianna Caruso | Communications Coordinator
    \nDelaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor, Inc.
    \ndelawareandlehigh.org | canals.org<\/p>\n

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