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​​​District 5

Counties: Berks | Carbon | Lehigh | Monroe | Northampton | Schuylkill

district 5 county map PennDOT's Engineering District 5 is responsible for the state-maintained transportation network in this region. This includes 3,344 total road miles and 2,128 total bridges.

We also work with local governments, elected officials, stakeholders and the public on keeping people and goods moving safely and efficiently in this region.


Press Releases

MEDIA ADVISORY: TODAY IN LEHIGH COUNTY – PennDOT to Highlight Work Zone Safety

05/09/2024

 Today, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Lehigh County will join with safety partners to host a media event to honor lives lost and urge work zone safety. The PennDOT Workers’ Memorial, which pays tribute to the 90 PennDOT workers who have been killed in the line of duty since 1970, will be on display from May 8 through May 10....Read More

MEDIA ADVISORY: TOMORROW IN LEHIGH COUNTY – PennDOT to Highlight Work Zone Safety

05/08/2024

​Tomorrow, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Lehigh County will join with safety partners to host a media event to honor lives lost and urge work zone safety. The PennDOT Workers’ Memorial, which pays tribute to the 90 PennDOT workers who have been killed in the line of duty since 1970, will be on display from May 8 through May 10....Read More

MEDIA ADVISORY: TOMORROW in BERKS COUNTY – PennDOT, Safety Partners to Highlight Pedestrian Safety

05/08/2024

​Tomorrow, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) District 5 will join with Muhlenberg Township Police Department, and the Highway safety Network hold a media event in Muhlenberg Township urging motorists and pedestrians to observe pedestrian safety laws. ...Read More

MEDIA ADVISORY: TOMORROW IN MONROE COUNTY – PennDOT to Highlight Work Zone Safety

05/06/2024

Tomorrow, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Monroe County will host a media event to honor lives lost and urge work zone safety. The PennDOT Workers’ Memorial, which pays tribute to the 90 PennDOT workers who have been killed in the line of duty since 1970, will be on display from May 2 through May 8....Read More

Lehigh County: Upcoming Road Work

05/02/2024

Road Work ...Read More