Dunmore, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) invites the public to virtual plans display regarding the Route 2001 (W Ashley Street), Section 350, bridge rehabilitation project over Solomon Creek, Luzerne County. This plans display will be held online.
The purpose of the project is to provide a sustainable crossing over Solomon Creek by rehabilitating the existing bridge to address the structural deficiencies and provide continued access to residents, businesses, and emergency services. Maintenance and protection of traffic during construction will include a short-term detour to replace one of the existing structures. The remainder of the roadway reconstruction and widening north of the structure will be completed during half-width construction controlled by temporary traffic signals.
The project consists of rehabilitating the existing prestressed adjacent box beam bridge by constructing a new composite reinforced concrete deck and new barriers. The bridge work will also include repairs to the existing substructures. Additional proposed work will include approach pavement reconstruction along SR 2001 (W Ashley Street) and W Cemetery Street, and guide rail upgrades. The proposed approach roadway width will consist of 2 - 11’-0” travel lanes and 8’-0” shoulders.
Traffic control during construction will consist of phased construction utilizing temporary traffic signals. This will also include temporary widening at the Cemetery Street intersection.
It is anticipated that construction will begin in Spring/Summer of 2028 and will be complete by the Fall of 2028.
The virtual plans display will be available online through April 3, 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: Route 2001 West Ashley Street over Solomon Creek Bridge Project | Department of Transportation | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania The project documents can be made available in alternative languages or formats if requested. If you need translation/interpretation services, have special needs, or have concerns requiring individual attention, contact Donald Rau, PennDOT Project Manager, at drau@pa.gov.
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