The Upper Macungie Township Board of Supervisors meeting March 6, covered several key topics.

The meeting began with a public hearing on proposed amendments to Chapter 22 of the Upper Macungie Code of Ordinances (Interim Subdivision and Land Development Ordinances).

Township Solicitor Andrew Schantz summarized the changes.

“This update is not a full rewrite but an interim revision to include new terminology, like the “Vision Zero Action Plan,” and address some other minor updates, including stormwater from January,” Schantz said. “Township staff responded to written comments and questions from consultants. Although action was likely needed in January, the revision has been refined. Once finalized, it’s ready for action.”

The board approved an ordinance and a resolution for Chase Bank’s land development project for the former Yocco’s property on Hamilton Boulevard in Trexlertown.

The Grange Park Loop Trail received $250,000 in grants from The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and Department of Community and Economic Development and $50,000 for a master plan for Lone Lane Park.

The board recognized the Upper Macungie Township Fire and Rescue Company as an official fire company.

Janelle Paul, a project manager with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, provided an update on the proposed bridge replacement project in Upper Macungie Township.

The existing bridge, built in 1921, is in poor condition with significant erosion. The plan is to replace it with a 14-by-5-foot precast box culvert to improve safety and meet current design standards.

This will involve adding a concrete retaining wall to reduce future erosion, along with a structure-mounted barrier and guide rails. The new structure will feature wider lanes and shoulders.

The project also addresses potential utility conflicts, though further verification is needed.

The project is in the preliminary design phase, with final design expected by fall 2026 and construction scheduled between spring 2027 and winter 2028.

The construction will last about three months, with a detour of 3.4 miles using state-owned roads. The project will impact a small portion of Earl Adams Memorial Park, though the disturbance is minimal and will not affect its overall use.

The project’s right of way and temporary construction easement total slightly over 0.1 acre.

A questionnaire is available for any public feedback and Paul was available for further questions.

Emily Liuzza AIA, project manager and Michael Metzger AIA, principal architect at Alloy5 gave a presentation on the facilities evaluation final report.

The report includes data collection, evaluations and concept design phases. They provided an overview of six buildings evaluated: the township building, police department, three fire stations and public works.

Two master planning options were presented: one with a less sequential approach and one with a more contingent approach.

It was proposed to return in April to discuss the report further.

Western Lehigh Chamber of Commerce Liasons Hayden Rinde and Emily Brosky along with Jessica O’Donnell-Gower provided updates on various initiatives.

The chamber’s annual community grant program awarded $1,500 to three organizations last year.

The chamber’s partnership with the township’s recreation department to promote community events was mentioned.

An upcoming event, Inside the Look Door with Canteen Vending was announced for April 23.

A Western Lehigh Chamber of Commerce fundraising event, Paws in the Park was approved at the meeting.