After an 8-year closure, this Northampton County bridge is finally reopen to traffic
The bridge that carries Meadows Road over Saucon Creek in Lower Saucon Township officially reopened Friday.
Northampton County Executive Tara Zrinski's office said that the first cars were able to cross County Bridge No. 15 for the first time in almost eight years after a final inspection and a ribbon-cutting ceremony. It concluded years of coordination, planning, and funding efforts through PennDOT. Construction on the replacement bridge began in late 2024.
The former span was closed in 2018 after a 4-foot hole developed in it. The historic bridge was demolished a few years later. It had been built in 1858 and was one of two, four-span stone arch bridges in the county.
"This project represents years of work and coordination to restore an important transportation connection for our residents," Zrinski said in a news release. "Reopening the Meadows Road Bridge improves travel throughout Lower Saucon Township while demonstrating Northampton County's continued commitment to investing in critical infrastructure."
The approximately $3.1 million bridge replacement project was funded through a reimbursement agreement with PennDOT, which covered 80% of the total project cost and the county funding the remaining 20%.
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This story was originally published May 8, 2026 at 3:38 PM.