Dunmore, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) invites the public to virtual and public plans displays regarding the Route 115 (Bear Creek Boulevard) Section D53 Drainage Improvement Project in Luzerne County. The public plans display will be held at the Bear Creek Township Municipal Building, 3333 Bear Creek Blvd, Wilkes-Barre, PA on February 2, 2026, beginning at 6:00 PM.
The purpose of the project is to propose replacement of the existing storm sewer drainage system which consists of old corrugated metal pipe with new reinforced concrete pipe or thermoplastic pipe, replacement of existing bituminous curb with concrete curb, shoulder repairs from washouts, guide rail replacement and replacement of existing culvert on the unnamed tributary to Laurel Run which addresses structural and hydraulic deficiencies of the existing structure, and provides continued access to local residents, businesses, and emergency services. Utility relocations will take place to safely construct the project.
Traffic and local residences and businesses on Bear Creek Boulevard and will be maintained using half width construction.
Access to the intersection with Bear Creek Boulevard, Swanson Road and Old East End Blvd will be restricted and detoured.
A detour for Swanson Road and Old East End Boulevard will require traffic to access Route 115 at the Intersection of Pittston Boulevard & Route 115. The .8-mile detour for Swanson Road will utilize Route 2039 (Pittston Boulevard). The .5-mile detour for Old East End Blvd will utilize T-467 (Pittston Boulevard).
It is anticipated that construction will begin spring/summer 2027 and will be complete by fall of 2029.
The virtual plans display will be available online from February 2, 2026, to February 20, 2026. Online information including proposed detour route, detailed project information, and comment form, can be found by visiting the following PennDOT District 4-0 website: Bear Creek Boulevard Drainage Project | Department of Transportation | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
The purpose of the plans display is to introduce the project, display and describe the traffic control methodology, and receive public input regarding questions or concerns with the project. The public is encouraged to respond to the public questionnaire and provide comments by clicking on “Submit a Comment” block.
Contact
Please direct any questions regarding this information, to the PennDOT Project Manager, Lou Spaciano, PE, at c-lspacian@pa.gov or 570-221-4924.
The project documents can be made available in alternative languages or formats if requested. If you need translation/interpretation services or have special needs or have special concerns that require individual attention, contact Lou Spaciano P.E., PennDOT Project Manager, at 570-221-4924 or c-lspacian@pa.gov.
Title VI
Pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, PennDOT does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, or disability. If you feel that you have been denied the benefits of, or participation in a PennDOT program or activity, you may contact the PennDOT, Bureau of Equal Opportunity, DBE/Title VI Division at 717-787-5891.
MEDIA CONTACTS: Elizabeth Fabri, efabri@pa.gov or 570-963-3502 or Jessica Ruddy, jeruddy@pa.gov or 570-963-4044
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