Woman Killed in Route 100 Crash Early Wednesday

Route 100 was the scene of a fatal accident early on January 2

A 28-year-old woman from Kempton was killed early Wednesday in a crash on Route 100 north of George Road in Lowhill Township, according to the Lehigh County coroner. Alisha M. Heilman, 28, was pronounced dead at 4:56 a.m. at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest. Heilman's vehicle collided with a pickup truck at about 4:13 a.m. State police from the Fogelsville barracks are investigating.

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Upper Macungie Dog Park Nearing Completion

The Upper Macungie dog park, located at Upper Macungie Park on Route 100, still needs grant monies for its completion.

The long-awaited completion of the Upper Macungie dog park, located in Upper Macungie Park off Route 100, is still contingent upon receipt of any available grant monies. Fencing was installed on the property, which is right in front of Upper Macungie Park. According to the Upper Macungie Township Recreation Board, park rules signs have been ordered and will be installed shortly following arrival. Rec board members say they have seen the park being used by residents and their dogs and feedback has been positive. Applying for a grant to help to complete the park is still being explored. The park covers about three-quarters of an acre, with pavement and double-gated fencing to accommodate both large and small dogs. "Residents have said […

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Valerie Brosky

2:08 pm on Thursday, August 16, 2012

GENERAL RULES: No more than two dogs per handler permitted in the off-leash area at one time. Handler must be a responsible adult. Puppies under four months old are not permitted in the off-leash area. No animals other than dogs are permitted in the off-leash area. Handlers must be present with their dog(s) and must have them under visual and voice control at all times. Dogs in heat, ill and/or …   more ›

Crash Shuts Down Route 222 South

State police close Route 222 Monday morning because of a truck fire and diesel spill.

Route 222 southbound is closed near Route 100 in Trexlertown because of a truck fire as well as downed wires and a fuel spill, according to multiple reports. There are heavy traffic delays and drivers are urged to avoid the area. Did you see the fire? Upload your photos to this story. State police on the scene are directing traffic off of Route 222 southbound onto Route 100. The accident was first reported around 10:20 a.m. with heavy smoke showing in the area. Occupants of the truck were able to get out safely, according to a Morning Call report.

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Tom De Martini

8:25 pm on Monday, August 13, 2012

A shout out to Edward Earley for sending in photos of this morning's crash.   more ›

Update: Driver ID'd in Fatal Truck Crash On I-78

Two tractor trailers crashed and one caught fire causing the closure of I-78 east in Upper Macungie Township on Monday morning. One person was killed in the accident.

State Police at Foglesville reported Lucas Cramer, 31, of Duncannon, Pa., as the driver of a tractor-trailer killed in a morning accident in the area of Interstate 78 and Route 100 in Upper Macungie Township, according to a report on WFMZ.com. According to the report, a tractor trailer driven by Cramer smashed into the back of a truck driven by James Sherry while traveling east on Interstate 78. According to the report, police said the two vehicles traveled 300 feet before rolling down an embankment. The first emergency call came in at 4:20 a.m. reporting a truck fire at the Home Depot warehouse on Nestle Way. Interstate 78 east in Lehigh County was closed between the Route 100 and New Smithville exits. 

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Roadwork on I-78 at Route 100 Aug. 1-2

Watch for median repairs on Interstate 78 at Route 100 on August 1-2 in Upper Macungie

PennDOT says contractors will be doing median repair work August 1-2 on Interstate 78 at Route 100 (exit 49) in Upper Macungie Township. The work is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and there will be lane restrictions. 

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Motorcycle in Flaming Crash on Route 100

A teenager was hurt Monday when a motorcycle crashed and burst into flames on Route 100 in Upper Macungie

Upper Macungie Roadwork: July 9-12

Check out this week's PennDOT roadwork before you plan your commute

Here is this week's planned roadwork reported by PennDOT: July 9-12 July 10

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Part of 309 Will Close for Bridge Project

Routes 100 and 78/22 in Upper Macungie will see more traffic because of Route 309 bridge project detour.

Routes 100 and 78/22 in Upper Macungie Township will see more traffic because of a detour that will begin August 29 to accommodate bridge repairs on Route 309. A three-mile southbound stretch of 309 will close until May so crews can repair two bridges that cross creeks in Heidelberg Township and North Whitehall townships, according to this Morning Call report. Route 309 will remain open to northbound traffic throughout the PennDOT project. Southbound traffic - made up of thousands of drivers daily - will be detoured from 309 onto 100 and then 78/22 back to 309 near the Upper Macungie/South Whitehall border.  

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