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    District 4 Projects - Wayne County

    ​Route 1023 over South Branch Equinok Bridge Replacement Project

    Project Status

    Step 3 of 4

    Construction

    Next Step:  Complete

    Project Overview

    County: Wayne
    Municipality: Manchester Township
    State Route: 1023
    Project Type: Bridge Replacement Project
    MPMS Number: 68921
    Proposed Construction Start : Summer 2025
    Proposed Construction End: Winter 2025
    Last Updated: December 12, 2025

     

    The Route 1023 Section 02M project involves replacement of the crossing of Route 1023 (Lordsville Road) over Equinunk Creek in Buckingham and Manchester Townships, Wayne County, PA. The project proposes to replace the existing single span steel thru girder bridge with a new single span prestressed concrete bridge. Additional roadway improvements on the bridge approaches include full depth pavement reconstruction, new drainage, guide rail, signing, and pavement markings. Utility impacts are anticipated and will require temporary and/or permanent relocation of overhead lines. There will be temporary construction easements, required right-of-way, and a drainage easement necessary for this project. An underground spring-fed waterline with unknown owner in the southeastern portion of the project will be impacted with the proposed construction. No wetlands are present within the project limits.

    The bridge replacement will be completed by maintaining a single lane of Route 1023 traffic over the bridge crossing using temporary signals. A detour is not proposed for any stage of construction. Short term single lane closures using flaggers are expected in intermediate stages of construction to install a new drainage system and complete paving operations.

    Historical or cultural resources present within the project site include the Equinunk Historic District (Resource No. 1991RE00830) and the Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River Management Area (UDSRRMA). Neither of these site resources will be adversely impacted as part of this project. 

    Past Public Outreach 

    Public Meeting

    Public Plans Display was held:
    Date: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 
    Time: 7:00 PM
    Location: Berlin Township Community Center
    50 Milanville Road
    Beach Lake, PA 18405

    Public Comment Period

    The public comment period, where the community was encouraged to respond with questions and concerns, was active from February 18, 2025 through March 18, 2025.

    Virtual Plans Display

    The virtual plans display is available online to view, but the comment period closed on March 18, 2025. 

    Resources

    Contact Information

    Donald Rau
    PennDot Project Manager
    570-963-4011
    drau@pa.gov

    Jessica Ruddy
    PennDOT Press Officer
    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.