Dunmore, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) invites the public to a virtual plans display regarding Route 6, Section P01, over the Norfolk Southern Railroad Bridge Rehabilitation Project, in Lackawanna County. The plans display will be held online for public viewing.
The purpose of this project is to provide a sustainable crossing over Norfolk Southern Railroad that provides a two-lane bridge, addresses structural deficiencies, and provides continued access to local residents, businesses, and emergency services.
The project proposes to repair the existing bridge and includes concrete deck repair with an application of an epoxy overlay to the bridge deck/sidewalk, substructure concrete repairs, bridge cleaning, spot painting of steel beams, and refacing concrete retaining walls adjacent to the bridge. Roadway improvements associated with the project include repair of the protective fence adjacent to the sidewalk crossing the bridge and minor pavement grade adjustments to accommodate the new bridge overlay. No changes to existing guiderail/bridge barriers are anticipated and utility relocations will not be necessary to construct the project.
Historical or cultural resources present within the project site include the eligible Norfolk Southern Railroad and Trolley Trail, both of which will be treated as 4(f) resources on this project. There are no wetlands present within the project limits and no other environmentally sensitive resources will be affected.
The deck repairs and overlay application is expected to be constructed in three stages while always maintaining two lanes of vehicular traffic. Pedestrian traffic will be maintained at all times during construction and will be protected on the bridge deck during the application of the overlay on the sidewalk. Access to adjacent driveways and intersections will be maintained throughout the duration of the project.
The project is currently in the preliminary design phase. It is anticipated that construction will begin in the spring of 2024 and extend through the end of summer 2025.
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 October 2, 2023, to November 3, 2023. Online information, including detailed project information and comment form, can be found by visiting the following PennDOT District 4-0 website www.penndot.pa.gov/District4, Click on “Public Meetings”, then the “Lackawanna County box”, next choose the tile marked “Route 6 Over Norfolk Southern Railroad”.
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 Charles Reuther, PennDOT Project Manager, at Creuther@pa.gov.
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