Dunmore, PA –The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) invites the public to an in-person plans display for the Route 11 Section 350 Bridge Replacement Project in the City of Pittston, Luzerne County. The meeting will be held on May 8, 2024, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Wyoming Area Secondary Center Auditorium, 252 Memorial Street Exeter, PA 18643.
The Route 11 Section 350 project involves the replacement of two bridges spanning the Susquehanna River between the City of Pittston and West Pittston Borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. The structure replacements include the Specialist Dale Kridlo Memorial Bridge, which carries Route 11 over the Susquehanna River, Luzerne County Railroad, and Route 2037 (Kennedy Boulevard), as well as the Firefighter's Memorial Bridge carrying Water Street over the Susquehanna River and Luzerne County Railroad. Additional structures associated with the project include multiple retaining walls adjacent to Kennedy Blvd. Roadway improvements include reconstruction of the Route 11 (Wyoming Ave) and Route 92 (Exeter Ave) intersection, as well as the Route 11 and North Main Street intersection to accommodate the new bridge and address pre-existing traffic deficiencies. The intersection of Water Street with Route 2037 (Kennedy Blvd) will also be modified for the replacement structure. Kennedy Boulevard and associated ramps will be reconstructed as part of the project. Full-depth pavement reconstruction will be required adjacent to the bridge replacements, at the reconstructed intersections, and along Kennedy Boulevard. New sidewalks, curbing, pavement markings, and drainage will be provided throughout the reconstructed limits of the project.
Historical resources present within the project site include the National Register Eligible Historic Fort Jenkins Bridge, Water Street Bridge, West Pittston Historic District, and Lehigh Valley Railroad, Both river crossings are contributing elements to the West Pittston Historic District. Recreational resources present within the project site include the North Branch Susquehanna Water Trail, the Luzerne County Trail, and the Riverfront Park. Warning signs will be provided during construction along the Susquehanna Water Trail to notify recreational boat traffic of construction activities.
The project is expected to be built under staged traffic control to complete the bridge replacements. With its current closure, the Fireman's Memorial Bridge will be replaced first while maintaining traffic over the Route 11 crossing. The first half of the Kridlo Memorial Bridge will also be built off alignment to accelerate the construction schedule. After the new Fireman's Memorial Bridge is complete, traffic will be diverted to this crossing as the existing Kridlo Memorial Bridge is removed and the remainder of the new bridge constructed.
The plans display will be available online starting May 1, 2024. Online information, including detailed project information and comment form, can be found by visiting the following PennDOT District 4-0 website: /content/copapwp-pagov/en/agencies/penndot Click on the Luzerne County box, then choose the tile marked Route 11 Section 350 Bridge Replacement Project.
The purpose of the plans display is to introduce the project, display and describe the planned traffic control, and receive public input regarding questions or concerns with the project.
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 Donald Rau, PennDOT Project Manager, at drau@pa.gov.
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