Dunmore, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) invites the public to an in-person presentation and plans display regarding the SR 3017, Section D50, Bridge Rehabilitation Project in Old Forge Borough, Lackawanna County. The plans will remain on display for public viewing at the Old Forge Municipal Building.
The structure is located on SR 3017 (Bridge Street) over the Lackawanna River, between Lonesome Road and Howard Street.
The purpose of this project is to address the structural deficiency of the existing structure due to its age and condition and to provide continued safe and efficient access over the Lackawanna River. Work includes but is not limited to bridge steel and concrete repairs, bridge deck overlay, bridge painting, abutment repairs, guide rail improvements, signing, and pavement markings. The rehabilitated structure will maintain the existing 36-foot curb-to-curb roadway width.
A detour will be implemented during construction. Detoured truck traffic will utilize Lonesome Road, Main Street, North Third Street, Moosic Road, and South Main Street. The truck detour is 3.1 miles. The passenger vehicle detour will utilize Lonesome Road and South Main Street. The passenger vehicle detour is .6 miles. The detours are expected to be in place for approximately 12 months. Local access to driveways will be maintained during construction.
The project is currently in the preliminary engineering phase. Construction is anticipated to begin in Spring 2024 and be completed by Spring 2025.
The purpose of the public presentation is to introduce the project and the associated detour route to receive public questions, comments, or other input regarding the project.
Public plans display and presentation will be held at the regularly scheduled Borough Council Work Session at the Old Forge Municipal Building on May 2, 2023, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The public plans display will be available from May 2, 2023, to June 2, 2023. Online information, including the proposed detour route, detailed project information, and comment form, can be found by visiting the following PennDOT District 4-0 website: www.penndot.gov/district4, click on "Public Meetings", then the Lackawanna County box, then choose the tile marked "SR 3017 (Bridge Street) Section D50 over the Lackawanna River".
The project documents will 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 Amy Lolli, PennDOT Project Manager at amlolli@pa.gov or (570) 614-2958.
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