Dunmore, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) invites the public to plans display regarding Route 3040 Section D50/St. Johns road (T-427) over unnamed tributary to Nescopeck Creek in Luzerne County. The project will be presented at the regular scheduled Board of Supervisors Meeting held at the Butler Township Municipal Building, located at 83 Corporate Drive, Drums, PA 18222 on December 10, 2024 at 6:00 PM.
The project consists of replacing the existing corrugated metal pipe and concrete headwall/wingwalls. Roadway improvements associated with the project include mill and pave, as well as full depth pavement reconstruction in the vicinity of the bridge, providing lane and shoulder widths meeting current design criteria. New guide rail and pavement markings that will be provided throughout the project limits.
Traffic will be maintained throughout construction by utilizing a signed detour. The 2.3 mile detour, using T-350 (Old Airport Road). For this project, the detour will be in place for approximately four weeks to complete construction.
Truck traffic will be maintained throughout construction by utilizing a signed detour. The 7.9 mile detour, using T-427 (St Johns Road), Route 0093, I-80 and Route 0309. For this project, the detour will be in place for approximately 4 weeks to complete construction.
Construction work is anticipated to take place in the Summer of 2027.
The purpose of the public meeting and virtual plans display is to introduce the project and the associated maintenance and protection of traffic during construction to receive public questions, comments, or other input regarding the project.
The plans display will be held online and will be available from November 26, 2024, to December 31, 2024. Online plans including the proposed detour route, detailed project information, and comment form, can be found by visiting the following PennDOT Engineering District 4 website www.penndot.gov/district4, Click on "Projects Near You", then the "District 4", then the "Luzerne County", next choose the tile marked "St Johns Road Bridge Project Route 3040 Sec 350” or by clicking this link: https://www.pa.gov/en/agencies/penndot/projects-near-you/district-4-projects/route-3040-st-johns-road-bridge-replacement.html
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 Stephen Valenti, PennDOT Consultant Project Manager, at c-svalenti@pa.gov.
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