Memorial Highway (Route 415) Bridge Project

County: Luzerne
Municipality: Dallas Township
State Route: 415
Local Name: Memorial Highway
Project Type: Bridge Repalcement
MPMS Number: 68963
Proposed Construction Start: Fall 2028
Proposed Construction End: Fall 2028
Last Updated: August 11, 2026

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) invites the public to the virtual and public plans displays regarding Memorial Highway (Route 415), Section 370 Bridge Replacement Project over Huntsville Creek.  This project will be introduced during the Dallas Township Board of Supervisors monthly meeting on September 1, 2026 beginning at 6:30 PM.  The Dallas Township Building is located at 105 Lt. Michael Cleary Dr, Dallas, PA 18612

The purpose of the project is to provide a sustainable crossing over Huntsville Creek, addresses structural and hydraulic deficiencies of the existing structure, and provides continued access to local residents, businesses, and emergency services.

The project consists of the replacement of the existing reinforced concrete slab bridge with a precast concrete box culvert. The permanent approach roadway work will include tie-ins with the existing roadway. Stream restoration work will be completed upstream and downstream of the proposed structure to address streambed stability and sediment transport issues. Additionally, guide rail upgrades and drainage improvements within the project limits will be incorporated into the project. Underground gas utility relocations are anticipated to construct the project.

A detour will be required to perform the proposed work. Route 415 car and truck traffic will be detoured using all state roads. The car traffic will use a 6.4-mile detour including Route 118 and Lehman Outlet Rd (Route 1049). The truck traffic will use a 14.4-mile detour including Route 118 and Route 29.  Township Briarcrest Road (Road 870) traffic will also be detoured using state roads.  The 0.4-mile detour will include Route 415 and E 42^nd Street (Route 1018).

It is anticipated that construction will take place during the Fall of 2028 with an approximate 3-week road closure.   

The virtual plans display will be held online and will be available from August 15, 2026, to October 1, 2026. 

The purpose of the plans display is to introduce the project, display and describe the planned detours, and receive public input regarding questions or concerns with the project. 

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 Amy M. Lolli, PennDOT Project Manager, at 570-614-2958 or amlolli@pa.gov.

Memorial Highway (Route 415)Detour

From points north of the bridge: Travel on Memorial Highway (Route 415) towards Harveys Lake, PA. Turn onto Lehman Outlet Road (Route 1049).  Travel approximately 4.0 miles south on Lehman Outlet Road (Route 1049)towards Lehman, PA.  Turn left onto Route 118 and travel approximately 2.3 miles east towards Dallas, PA.  Turn onto Memorial Highway (Route 415). 

From points south of the bridge: Travel on Memorial Highway (Route 415) towards Route 118. Turn onto Route 118 and travel approximately 2.3 miles west towards Lehman, PA.  Turn right onto Lehman Outlet Road (Route 1049).  Travel approximately 4.0 miles north on Lehman Outlet Road (Route 1049) towards Harveys Lake, PA. Turn onto Memorial Highway (Route 415).

Memorial Highway (Route 415) Truck Detour

From points north of the bridge: Travel on Memorial Highway (Route 415) towards Route 29.  Turn onto Route 29 and travel approximately 7.9 miles south.  Turn left onto Route 118 and travel approximately 6.6 miles east towards Dallas, PA.  Turn onto Memorial Highway (Route 415).

From points south of the bridge: Travel on Memorial Highway (Route 415) towards Route 118. Turn onto Route 118 and travel approximately 6.6 miles west.  Turn right onto Route 29 and travel 7.9 miles north.  Turn onto Memorial Highway (Route 415).

Briarcrest Road (Township Road 870) Detour

From all points: Travel on Memorial Highway (Route 415) and turn on E. 42^nd Street (Route 1018). Travel approximately 400 ft and turn onto Briarcrest Road (Township Road 870).