{"id":136933,"date":"2024-11-01T20:55:24","date_gmt":"2024-11-02T00:55:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=136933"},"modified":"2024-11-01T20:58:34","modified_gmt":"2024-11-02T00:58:34","slug":"multiple-road-closures-november-10th-during-st-lukes-dl-racefest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=136933","title":{"rendered":"Multiple Road Closures November 10th During St. Luke\u2019s D&L RaceFest"},"content":{"rendered":"

(EASTON, November 1, 2024)<\/strong> Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor (DLNHC) will be hosting the St. Luke\u2019s D&L RaceFest on Sunday, November 10, 2024 with signature sponsor, St. Luke\u2019s University Health Network. This four-race event consists of a full marathon, as well as a marathon relay, half marathon run, and half marathon walk. Nearly 2,000 racers are registered to participate in this second annual RaceFest.<\/p>\n

The half marathon run and walk will start at 7:30 a.m. at Main and Walnut streets in downtown Bethlehem. The marathon and marathon relay will start at 8 a.m. in the 800 block of Hamilton Street in downtown Allentown. Both races finish in Easton on Larry Holmes Drive at Scott Park.<\/p>\n

The St. Luke\u2019s D&L RaceFest courses span 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 10.<\/p>\n

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

Hamilton Street, between 9th and 7th streets \u2013 Closed from 4 a.m. \u2013 10 a.m.<\/p>\n

Hamilton Street, between 7th and 4th streets \u2013 Closed from 7 a.m. \u2013 8:15 a.m.<\/p>\n

4th Street between Hamilton and Martin Luther King Jr. Drive \u2013 Closed from 7 a.m. \u2013 8:15 a.m.<\/p>\n

Martin Luther King Jr. Drive east of St. Elmo Street and all intersections with it \u2013 Closed from 7 a.m. \u2013 10 a.m.<\/p>\n

*** Use 15th Street or 8th Street bridges to cross over Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive during this time ***\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 7 a.m. \u2013 9 a.m.<\/p>\n

Union Street between S. 4th and over Hamilton Street Bridge (north lane) \u2013 Closed from 7 a.m. \u2013 10:30 a.m.<\/p>\n

N. Albert Street into Canal Park \u2013 Closed from 7 a.m. \u2013 10:45 a.m.<\/p>\n

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

Main Street between Broad Street and Walnut Street \u2013 Closed from 4:30 a.m. \u2013 8:30 a.m.<\/p>\n

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

Spring, Conestoga and Lehigh streets around Daniel E. Rice Memorial Plaza \u2013 Closed from 7:15 a.m. – 7:45 a.m.<\/p>\n

River Street (Sand Island) \u2013 Closed from 7:15 a.m. \u2013 11:30 a.m. (intermittent after 7:45 a.m.)<\/p>\n

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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

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Palmer Township \/ West Easton<\/u>\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

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Easton<\/u>\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

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There will also be multiple closures along the D&L Trail throughout the duration of the event. D&L Trailheads along miles 75 in Allentown through 59 in Easton of the D&L Trail will be difficult, sometimes impossible, for non-race trail users to access. Full 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. For more information about closures along the D&L Trail, visit delawareandlehigh.org\/map\/.<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n

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

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

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

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

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

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

Riverview Park, Palmer Township, Mile Marker 62 (Lehigh Drive intermittent closures)<\/em><\/p>\n

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

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

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St. Luke\u2019s D&L 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 is set to 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 and surrounding regions.<\/p>\n

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Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor (DLNHC) 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 delawareandlehigh.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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