Northampton County upcoming roadwork
Municipality: -
Road name: PA 33 South
Between: PA 248 and Hecktown Road
Type of work: Road Sign Work
Work being done by: PennDOT Contractor
Type of restriction: Daytime
Restriction: Shoulder restriction southbound for message board construction.
Start date: Feb. 5
Est...
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Earl Fisher
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Dolores H. Hottle
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