The City of Allentown is announcing the start of lane restrictions and closures in the area of 7th and Hamilton Streets beginning Monday, October 20, 2025, as part of the Center Square Redesign Project. This initial phase of work involves waterline upgrades necessary to support the broader infrastructure improvements in Center Square.

The Lehigh County Authority will be performing the waterline replacement work in five phases over the next several weeks. The schedule is as follows:

• October 20–22: Lane restrictions only
• October 23–29: No left turn onto Hamilton Street while traveling south on 7th Street
• October 30–31: Lane restrictions only
• November 3–4: No right turn onto 7th Street while traveling east on Hamilton Street
• November 5–14: Lane restrictions only