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    District 4 Projects - Luzerne County

    Bear Creek Boulevard Drainage Project

    Project Status

    Step 2 of 4

    Design

    Next Step:  Construction

    Public Outreach

    Public Meeting

    A public meeting featuring a public plans display and project presentation will take place at:

    Date: Febuary 2, 2026
    Time: 6:00 PM 
    Location: Bear Creek Township Municipal Building, 3333 Bear Creek Blvd, Wilkes-Barre, PA

    Virtual Plans Display

    ​The virtual plans display will be available online from February 2, 2026 to February 20, 2026.

    Public Comment Period  

    The public comment period, where the community is encouraged to respond with questions and concerns will be  open from February 2, 2026 to February 20, 2026.

     

    Submit a Comment

    Project Overview

    County: Luzerne
    Municipality: Bear Creek Township
    State Route: Route 115
    Local Name: Bear Creek Boulevard
    Project Type: Drainage Project
    MPMS Number: 101479
    Proposed Construction Start: Spring 2027
    Proposed Construction End: Fall 2029
    Last Updated: January 26, 2025

    The Route 115 Section D53 project is a drainage improvement project in Bear Creek Township in Luzerne County, PA.  The purpose of the project is replacement of the existing storm sewer drainage system which consists of old corrugated metal pipe with new Reinforced Concrete Pipe or Thermoplastic Pipe, replacement of existing bituminous curb with concrete curb, shoulder repairs from washouts, guide rail replacement and replacement of existing culvert on the Unnamed Tributary to Laurel Run which addresses structural and hydraulic deficiencies of the existing structure, and provides continued access to local residents, businesses, and emergency services. Utility relocations will take place in order to safely construct the project.

    Traffic and local residences and businesses on Route 115 and will be maintained using half width construction.

    Access to the intersection with Route 115, Swanson Road and Old East End Blvd will be restricted and detoured.

    It is anticipated that construction will begin spring/summer 2027 and will be complete by fall of 2029.  

    Traffic Control

    A detour for Swanson Road and Old East End Boulevard will require traffic to access Route 115 at the Intersection of Pittston Blvd & Route 115.  The .8-mile detour for Swanson Road will utilize Route 2039 (Pittston Blvd).  The .5-mile detour for Old East End Blvd will utilize T-467 (Pittston Blvd). e 2048. End of Detour.

    Resources

    Contact Information

    Lou Spaciano P.E.
    PennDOT Project Manager
    570-221-4924
    c-lspacian@pa.gov

    Jessica Ruddy
    Community Relations Coordinator
    570-963-4044
    jeruddy@pa.gov

    Accessibility

    The project documents can be made available in alternative languages or formats if requested. If you need translation or interpretation services, have special needs, or have concerns that require individual attention, please contact the Project Manager listed above.

    Title VI

    Pursuant to the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, PennDOT does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, or disability. If you feel that you have been denied the benefits of, or participation in a PennDOT program or activity, you may contact the PennDOT, Bureau of Equal Opportunity, DBE/Title VI Division at 717-787-5891.