From the Standard-Speaker:

JIM THORPE – Replacing the bridge that carries Route 903 over the Lehigh River from its intersection with Route 209 will cost $22 million and take more than two years to complete, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.

However, multiple issues first must be addressed.

Carbon County recently received communications from PennDOT concerning the new bridge connecting East Jim Thorpe to the borough’s downtown.

It will be located about 1,000 feet from the existing span, and will run straight from North Street across the river to connect with Route 209, rather than the sharp curve that now exists.

The existing bridge eventually will be demolished.

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