Two gates have reopened and two more have closed as the project that began in May to install new ornamental fencing along the 17th, Liberty and Chew streets perimeters of the Allentown Fairgrounds is moving into its final phase in preparation for the upcoming 162nd Great Allentown Fair.

Starting July 2, Gate 8 at Liberty and St. Cloud streets on the east end of the grounds near The Fairgrounds Hotel and Gate 3 at Chew and Lafayette streets on the west end of the grounds near the Phoebe Ministries complex, are closed.

Reopening July 2, Gate 2 at Chew and St. Cloud streets on the east end of the grounds near Lehigh Valley Hospital and Gate 6 at Liberty and Lafayette streets on the west end of the grounds near the Wells Fargo Drive, will maintain vehicle and pedestrian access into the 46-acre fairgrounds that is home to Agri-Plex expo center, Ritz Barbecue restaurant, Fairgrounds Farmers Market, MainGate Night club and The Pines Dinner Theatre.

The fence project is on a fast pace to be ready for The 2014 Great Allentown Fair running Aug. 26 - Sept. 1.