Problems on route 100 to Macungie

[Bill in NJ]

Heard a report last night that there is a problem with a bridge on route 100 and a long detour. This is coming from the Allentown exit going to 222 then turning onto 100. Is it true?

They suggested getting off at the exit before Allentoown Now I can't remember the name of the exit.

What say you??

[Bill in NJ]

I think they said to get off at the Quakertown exit.

[sidevalve]

Woow! Glad to know. Thanks for posting Bill. I dont know if thats true but I sure hope someone confirms.

[Ed Saniewski]

Bill, I just checked Navteq traffic and there was nothing about a problem on Rt. 100. Where did you hear this ugly rumor???

[Bill in NJ]

I heard it my a guy at our model a meeting last night. I don't remember any big bridge on route 100 since I have been going in the 60s but now I have old age sindrom. lol

[Ed Saniewski]

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Bill, there is a big bridge where 222 intersects with 100 as I remember. The problem might be on 222.

[supergnat]

I was there yesterday and exited at Quakertown and drove south on 663 following my GPS. Good luck.

[Doug in NJ]

Originally Posted by Ed Saniewski

Bill, I just checked Navteq traffic and there was nothing about a problem on Rt. 100. Where did you hear this ugly rumor???

Coming from 78 east, I took Cedar Crest Blvd, which was fine, and avoids going through the downtown of Emmaus, like my GPS told me to do.

The show was really impressive. More pre-war and Brass cars than I've seen anywhere! I'll definitely try to go again next year. Not a huge amount of A parts, and only one new parts vendor (B&B), but I picked up a couple of reasonably decent fenders.

Ed, I saw your pickup truck in the show. Looks nice!

Doug

[Bill in NJ]

Right behing B & B was Bills Model A parts. He is a local club guy and does body work and a lot of model a cars for sale and parts ( one or two barn fulls). It makes it easy when you have an accident because you can just call him and get the used parts paint and be on your way.

[peters180a/170b]

We took the old way in [back roads ] and everything was fine.Drove rt 100 when we left and yes 1 bridge was out.[ no biggie]. Doug you are right [alot of brass] and "A"s . I think close to 60. I 'll post some pictures on Wed. I think i got a deal in the flea market...A stamped steel light bar not bad for $15.00 [ used in Mid 1930] In New Judging standards. June,July Aug.,and Sept.of 1930 only.[VERY ,VERY FEW Model "A" parts. I want to say THANK YOU to Special Coupe Frank . I left some pictures of my car before i started the restoration on the ground as i left and he caught me before i hit the exit..THANKS Frank. Car took another shower as it started to rain.

[Doug in NJ]

Originally Posted by Bill in NJ

Right behing B & B was Bills Model A parts. He is a local club guy and does body work and a lot of model a cars for sale and parts ( one or two barn fulls). It makes it easy when you have an accident because you can just call him and get the used parts paint and be on your way.

Do you have a phone number for him? (In case I get into an accident...)

Doug

[Terry, NJ]

I went on friday. Not too much in parts. I did get some small stuff. I went out 313, which changes to 663 when it crosses 309. I turned onto 29 at Pennsburg. Then I turned right at 100 in Hereford and followed it to the show.
Terry

[Special Coupe Frank]

The bridge in question was on PA Rte 100 bewteen Trexlertown and Macungie: the southound span is inthe middle of replacement.

I didn't know this coming-down, and followed the posted detour through Alburtis.

Coming back, the northbound lane of Rte 100 over that bridge was open to traffic, and I was able to see the reason for the detour.

Local weather reports say we got 2 to 3 inches of rain in a 6-hour period yesterday. (Ugh.)


Frank

[Ed Saniewski]

I believe it, my distributor seized up on the way home on rt.22. Had to change it out and re time it to get going again, and boy did I get soaked. Thanks to the fellow in the 29 pick up that stopped to help just as we finished. Boy are those shoulders on the side of the road are small on rt. 22.

[sidevalve]

Ed, Glad you got going again ok. Hope all made it home well. This was my first time to macungie, I loved it. Saw lots of good stuff that will help me to finish my car. Good to see you all.

[Special Coupe Frank]

Macungie is just an awesome show, no doubt about it !

Too bad the rain shut things down early...

Was glad to take my Ford down there...

[Bill in NJ]

OK it is now a year laterand Macungie is coming up. I assume the road has been fixed ?? Yes or No Thanks

[Bill in NJ]

Any body ??

[sawzall]

bill..

likely not!!!

[sidevalve]

what are the dates for this event this year?