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These are the 20 worst Lehigh Valley traffic bottlenecks. What’s being done to fix them.

A new report compiles a list of top-priority bottlenecks in Lehigh and Northampton counties.

Vehicles travel Tuesday, April 28, 2026, along Route 222 and Mill Creek Road in Upper Macungie Township. The intersection of Route 222 westbound and Mill Creek Road is the top traffic bottleneck in Lehigh County, according to the Lehigh Valley Transportation Study. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

Veggie ramen inside of Mr. Lee's Noodles in the Easton Public Market on Thursday, May 19, 2016. (Emily Paine/The Morning Call)

Mr. Lee’s Noodles to return soon after Bethlehem fire last year

Election workers prepare mail-in ballots. (Robyn Beck/AFP/Getty Images North America/TNS)

Some voters receive wrong mail-in ballots in Lehigh County, duplicates sent in Northampton County

Braveheart Highland Pub has gone up for sale in Hellertown as the owner prepares to retire. (Oliver Lois Economidis/The Morning Call)

Retiring owner puts nearly 20-year-old pub up for sale in the Lehigh Valley

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Fatal crashes in Pa. dropped in 2025, but the Lehigh Valley was an exception. See where the most were reported

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CNN founder Ted Turner, a brash and outspoken television pioneer, has died at age 87

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Democrats’ campaign arm officially backs Bob Brooks’ bid in competitive primary to challenge Rep. Ryan Mackenzie

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New Dollar General to offer free gift cards for grand opening in the Lehigh Valley

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Penn State football team doctor Wayne Sebastianelli dies unexpectedly

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Retiring owner puts nearly 20-year-old pub up for sale in the Lehigh Valley
Retiring owner puts nearly 20-year-old pub up for sale in the Lehigh Valley
PennDOT is sharing its plans to widen I-78, reconstruct Route 100 interchange. Here are the details
PennDOT is sharing its plans to widen I-78, reconstruct Route 100 interchange. Here are the details
Penn State football team doctor Wayne Sebastianelli dies unexpectedly
Penn State football team doctor Wayne Sebastianelli dies unexpectedly
New Dollar General to offer free gift cards for grand opening in the Lehigh Valley
New Dollar General to offer free gift cards for grand opening in the Lehigh Valley
Lehigh Valley food safety report: tepid food, rodent activity, leaky ceiling, greasy equipment
Lehigh Valley food safety report: tepid food, rodent activity, leaky ceiling, greasy equipment
Vote for Athlete of the Week: Here are this week’s nominees
Vote for Athlete of the Week: Here are this week’s nominees
6th person charged in Allentown park homicide
6th person charged in Allentown park homicide
These are the 20 worst Lehigh Valley traffic bottlenecks. What’s being done to fix them.
These are the 20 worst Lehigh Valley traffic bottlenecks. What’s being done to fix them.
Lehigh Valley proms: All our photos from last weekend
Lehigh Valley proms: All our photos from last weekend
Fatal crashes in Pa. dropped in 2025, but the Lehigh Valley was an exception. See where the most were reported
Fatal crashes in Pa. dropped in 2025, but the Lehigh Valley was an exception. See where the most were reported

Local News

Drivers navigate wet roads along Main Street on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024, in Bethlehem. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)

Lehigh Valley weather: What to expect as cold front moves in

Light rain could fall throughout the day Wednesday in the Lehigh Valley.

Sports

Parkland’s Brendan Frank and other athletes compete in the boys 4×800 meter relay Tuesday, May 5, 2026, during the Colonial League and East Penn Track & Field Championship Meet at Whitehall High School in Whitehall Township. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

EPC track and field: Dieruff’s Holder, Parkland’s Onwuzo complete dramatic comebacks to win gold

Parkland boys, Emmaus girls lead team standings after Day 1 of the championship meet

Things to Do

Lehigh Valley Zoo lead education specialist Natalie Hildebrand feeds animal ambassador Bean, a 15-year-old Linnaeus’s two-toed sloth, on President’s Day, Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, in the Zoo Imagination wing at Lehigh Valley Zoo in North Whitehall Township. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

Things to do in the Lehigh Valley this weekend: Spring markets and time with Mom

Mother’s Day and flowers may be the first that come to mind when thinking of this weekend, but there’s lots to check out all across the region.

5th annual DeVonta Smith Celebrity Softball Game at Coca-Cola Park | PHOTOS

Fans and superstar athletes alike enjoyed the 5th annual DeVonta Smith Celebrity Softball Game on Saturday at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown. See photos.
Parkland High School Prom | PHOTOS
Whitehall High School Prom | PHOTOS
Bangor Area High School Prom | PHOTOS
Palmerton Area High School Prom | PHOTOS
Saucon Valley High School Prom | PHOTOS
Iconic Dixie Cup comes down from Lehigh Valley factory | PHOTOS, VIDEO

Opinion

Richard M. Nixon says goodbye to members of his staff as he leaves the White House on the day of his resignation, Aug. 9, 1974. After the Watergate scandal, voters sent a wave of reformers to Congress to rebuild accountability and restore the public trust. (AP Photo)

Opinion by Ryan Crosswell: Why you should vote for me in Democratic congressional primary

Opinion by Ryan Croswell: The disdain for corruption transcends partisan lines — Democrats, Republicans and...

Crime and Public Safety

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Man dies days after he was hit by vehicle in Lehigh County

A 48-year-old man died Sunday, nearly two weeks after he was hit by a vehicle...

Best Reviews

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Do you have to rinse dishes before loading them in the dishwasher to sanitize them?

Is pre-rinsing dishes really necessary? Learn more here about the truth of this myth, where...

Business

A Spirit Airlines 319 Airbus approaches

Spirit Airlines collapse exposes cracks in the budget airline model

Rising jet fuel costs tied to the Iran war are testing the viability of budget...

Pennsylvania News

The 2026 primary candidates for lieutenant governor. From left, Democrat Austin Davis, Republican Jason Richey, and Republican John Ventre. (Courtesy of candidates’ Facebook pages, Commonwealth Media Services)

Pa. primary election 2026: Your complete guide to the candidates for lieutenant governor

Incumbent Lt. Gov. Austin Davis is the only Democratic candidate. Jason Richey and John Ventre...

National News

Edmond fire crews enter Scissortail Campground at Arcadia Lake in Oklahoma.

Police say 1 person has died after shooting at weekend lakeside party in Oklahoma

An 18-year-old woman died from injuries sustained in the shooting, police said.

Allentown

Among the capital projects planned in Allentown are upgrades to J. Birney Crum Stadium, seen here Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, in Allentown. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)

Allentown School District officials call for tax increase to fund infrastructure upgrades

Allentown School District officials warned the board that a tax rise is likely necessary to...

Bethlehem Area

In this Sept. 25, 2009, file photo, New York Yankees broadcaster John Sterling sits in the booth before the Yankees’ baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium in New York. (Bill Kostroun/AP)

‘Voice of the Yankees’ John Sterling, who briefly attended Moravian College, dies at age 87

Legendary announcer died from complications after a heart attack