Interstate 80 over Route 93 Bridge Replacement Project

County: Luzerne
Municipality: Sugarloaf Township
State Route: Interstate 80 & SR 93
Local Name: Old Berwick Road
Project Type: Bridge Replacement
Proposed Construction Start: Early 2026
Proposed Construction End: TBD

The project consists of the replacement of the Interstate 80 eastbound and westbound bridges over Route 93, in Sugarloaf Township, Luzerne County, PA. The existing bridges are three-span prestressed I-beam bridges with overall structure lengths of 210' (EB) and 202' (WB). The existing structures are in poor condition and do not meet current design standards. The project also includes an extension of acceleration lanes carrying Route 93 northbound to Route 80 westbound and Route 93 southbound to Interstate 80 eastbound, realignment of the Interstate 80 westbound off-ramp to a new, signalized intersection with Route 93 and Old Berwick Road, and pavement reconstruction on Route 93 within the interchange area.

The purpose of the project is to provide a sustainable travel way/crossing which meets current design standards to provide a safe and efficient highway system for motorists. During construction, overnight lane closures, short-term overnight detours, stop control configurations, and ramp detours are anticipated.

Traffic Control

Overnight lane closures, short term overnight detours, stop control configurations, and ramp detours are anticipated.

Detours

The detour maps can be accessed virtually by clicking on the Plans Display link under the "Resources" section on the upper right side of this webpage. 

• Interstate 80 EB & WB:  Overnight temporary right lane closures to pick new beams off of the Interstate 80 right lane for placement of beams in the first stage of construction. Overnight temporary left lane closures for placement of beams in the second stage of construction.
• Route 93:  A long-term single lane closure and shoulder closure, in addition to 15-minute rolling stops for pier construction and temporary shoring. Additionally, short-term overnight detours are required for the existing bridge demo and new beam placement.
• Ramps: Temporary realignment of Ramp D and Ramp H is required. Additionally, stop control will be implemented on Ramp A, Ramp D, and Ramp H. The existing stop control configurations for the Ramp C and Old Berwick Road intersection will be maintained during construction. Ramp E will be detoured during the construction of the northbound side of Route 93. The detour will utilize Interstate 80 WB and EB up to and back from the Mifflinville Interchange.