The upstream travel lane on the Northampton Street Bridge between Easton, PA. and Phillipsburg, N.J. is scheduled to be closed during off-peak hours -- 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. -- Monday to Thursday, Jan. 30 to Feb. 2. Motorists may encounter periodic backups and delays. The lane closure is needed to complete aspects of a rehabilitation project scheduled for completion in spring 2023,
Active Alert
January 27, 2023
The Northampton Street Toll-Supported Bridge (a.k.a. the Easton-Phillipsburg "free bridge") is scheduled to be restricted to single lanes in each direction between 6 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 30, to Thursday, Feb. 2.
A left turn lane is expected to remain available at the Easton side of the bridge during the lane closure period.
The travel restriction is for electrical and lighting work related to 18-month-long Northampton Street Bridge Rehabilitation Project.
The project remains on schedule for completion in the spring.
Active Alert
January 27, 2023
Limited travel restrictions are scheduled in the vicinity of Milford-Montague (Route 206) Toll Bridge 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, January 31, to Thursday, February 2.
Alternating single lane travel patterns controlled by flaggers are expected to be implemented at the bridge's approach roadway near the inersection of River Road in Montague.
The travel restriction is needed to allow for rip-rap basin work associated with a roadway rehabilation project underway in the vicinity of the bridge.
Motorists are advised to reduce speed and exercise caution. Travel impacts are expected to be minor.
Active Alert
January 20, 2023
The recently upgraded walkway along the upstream side of the Northampton Street Bridge (Easton-Phillipsburg "free bridge") is expected to be open for public use on weekends starting Saturday, Jan. 21.
The walkway was closed last fall to allow for installation of a new improved decking material as part of an 18-month-long rehabilitation project now taking place at the bridge. The new walkway should be safer and have a longer service life.
The upstream walkway will continue to be closed on weekdays to allow for electrical and architectural lighting work now taking place at the bridge. The bridge's downstream walkway, which was upgraded earlier in the rehabilitation project, remains open at all times.
Weekend openings of the upstream walkway are to continue until further notice.
Active Alert
January 3, 2023
The Northampton Street Toll-Supported Bridge (a.k.a. the Easton-Phillipsburg "free bridge") is scheduled to be restricted to single lanes in each direction between 6 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 9, to Thursday, Jan. 12.
The travel restriction is for work related to 18-month-long Northampton Street Bridge Rehabilitation Project.
