Published October 29. 2020 09:06AM
By LOU WHEELAND
Special to The Press
The ribbon was cut on Oct. 23 for a new foot bridge crossing Schaefer Run at Breinigsville West Park.
Following the old Allentown Railroad bed through Upper Macungie, the trail is a way to walk and bike through scenic woods while remaining close to home. The foot bridge, modeled after a steel truss bridge, allows passage across Schaefer Run, completing the walking and bicycle path.
Upper Macungie Recreation and Events Coordinator Lynn Matula welcomes visitors to the Breinigsville bridge ribbon cutting on Oct. 23. Township Manager Bob Ibach listens at the right. PRESS PHOTOS BY LOU WHEELAND
Upper Macungie residents and engineers involved with the design of the Breinigsville foot bridge gather to witness the ribbon cutting Oct. 23.
Dean Haas, retired professional engineer with Keystone Consulting Engineers, cuts the ribbon opening the Breinigsville foot bridge to the public. Upper Macungie Manager Bob Ibach assisted with the ribbon cutting.
Speakers at the ribbon cutting for the new Breinigsville foot bridge included Dean Haas, retired professional engineer with Keystone Consulting Engineers, Shawn Millan, representing state Sen. Pat Browne, R-16th, Lorne Possinger with the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, and Upper Macungie Manager Bob Ibach.
The Russell family - Hailey, 4; Kathryn, Adrian, Grant, 2; and Michael, 1 week; of Breinigsville, were the first family to cross the new Breinigsville foot bridge following the ribbon cutting at Breinigsville West Park.
PRESS PHOTOS BY LOU WHEELAND Upper Macungie Township Manager Bob Ibach and Shawn Millan, from the office of state Sen. Pat Browne, R-16th, display a proclamation from Browne.
