Rural lanes north of Allentown

Asphalt Paving in North Whitehall Township, PA

Long driveways, gravel conversions and farm lanes across 28 square miles of villages and open land.

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Country Driveways and Long Lanes

Asphalt paving in North Whitehall Township is mostly about long driveways. The township covers 28.1 square miles north of Allentown and had 15,655 residents at the 2020 census, a population density of only about 540 people per square mile in 2010. Its villages include Schnecksville, Neffs, Ironton, Laurys Station, Ballietsville, Coffeetown and Orefield, and between them are farms and homes set well back from the road.

Gravel to asphalt

Many properties still have gravel driveways or farm lanes. Gravel washes out on slopes, ruts in spring and needs regular regrading, so many owners convert to asphalt. If the existing stone is deep and clean, it can become part of the new base, which lowers the cost. We dig test holes to check, add stone where needed, regrade, compact and pave.

Long runs need drainage

Over a long driveway, water that cannot get off the surface runs along it and gathers speed. That washes out edges and undermines the base. We build in crown or cross slope, add swales alongside where water needs a path, and install culverts where the driveway crosses a natural drainage line.

Paving in stages

Long driveways can be paved in phases, such as the first 100 feet from the road in one season and the rest the next, or the steepest sections first. We plan the joints so the phases tie together cleanly.

Roads in the township

North Whitehall had 159.25 miles of public roads in 2020: 116.71 maintained by the township, 37.84 by PennDOT and 4.70 by the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission. PA 309, PA 873, PA 329 and PA 145 are state routes through the township, and the Northeast Extension crosses its southern and western parts. Driveways that connect to a state route need a PennDOT Highway Occupancy Permit for new or changed connections. On township roads, township rules apply at the road edge.

Climate

In Ironton, January means sit near 28.4 degrees and July means near 73.3. Open, rural driveways take a lot of wind-driven snow and plowing, so a solid edge and a smooth surface without low spots help a lot in winter.

Turnarounds and parking areas

Rural homes often need a turnaround or extra parking near the house. Those areas see tight turns and parked weight, so we give them a firm base and sometimes a thicker section. Planning them at the same time as the driveway saves a second mobilization.

Farm and business lots

Farm markets, garages and small businesses along the state routes often need parking areas that handle trucks and trailers. We size those sections thicker and plan turning areas. Call (610) 620-2512 or

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North Whitehall Township Paving Notes

Villages. Villages here include Schnecksville, Neffs, Ironton, Laurys Station, Ballietsville, Coffeetown, Ormrod and several more.
Roads. Road miles in 2020: 159.25 total, of which the township keeps 116.71, the state 37.84 and the Turnpike 4.70. PA 309, 873, 329 and 145 run through it.
Rural density. The 2020 census counted 15,655 residents on 28.1 square miles of land; the 2010 density was 543.4 people per square mile.
Climate. Ironton’s monthly means swing from 28.4 degrees (January) to 73.3 (July).

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North Whitehall Township Questions

How much does it cost to pave a long gravel driveway?

National guides list new asphalt driveways at about $5 to $12 or more per square foot (HomeGuide). Reusing good existing stone can lower that. We measure and price your driveway in writing.

Can my driveway be paved in stages?

Yes. We can pave the most important sections first and finish later, with clean joints between phases.

My driveway washes out every spring. Will asphalt fix it?

Paving helps, but the water still needs somewhere to go. We add crown, swales or culverts as part of the job.

My driveway meets Route 309. What permits apply?

Route 309 is a state road, so a new or changed connection needs a PennDOT Highway Occupancy Permit. We check before scheduling.

Can you add a turnaround while paving my driveway?

Yes, and doing both at once avoids paying for a second trip. Turnarounds get a firm base for tight turns.

Do you pave farm market parking areas?

Yes. We size sections for cars, trucks and trailers and plan turning space.

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