Project Status
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Public Outreach
Public Meeting
A public meeting featuring a public plans display and project presentation will take place at:
Date: Febuary 11, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Foster Township Building (1000 Wyoming Ave, Freeland, PA 18224)
Virtual Plans Display
The virtual plans display will be available online from February 1, 2026 to April 1, 2026.
Public Comment Period
The public comment period, where the community is encouraged to respond with questions and concerns will be open from February 1, 2026 through April 1, 2026.
Project Overview
County: Luzerne
Municipality: Foster Township
State Route: Route 2048
Local Name: Oley Valley Road
Project Type: Structure Replacement
MPMS Number: 67457
Proposed Construction Start: Summer 2027
Proposed Construction End: Fall 2027
Last Updated: January 22, 2025
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) invites the public to virtual and public plans displays regarding the Route 2048 (Oley Valley Road), Section 370 Structure Replacement Project over Pond Creek. The project will be introduced at the Foster Township Supervisors monthly meeting at the Foster Township Building (1000 Wyoming Ave, Freeland, PA 18224) on February 11, 2026 beginning at 6:00 PM.
The purpose of the project is to provide a sustainable crossing over Pond Creek that provides a two-lane bridge, addresses structural and hydraulic deficiencies of the existing structure, and provides continued access to local residents, businesses, and emergency services.
Oley Valley Road (Route 2048) improvements will include the replacement of the existing reinforced concrete slab bridge carrying Oley Valley Road over Pond Creek with a new precast reinforced concrete box culvert. Approach roadway work will be minimal; approximately 95’ on the near approach and approximately 115’ on the far approach. Guide rail will be updated within the project limits. Traffic will be maintained during construction via a 4.5 mile detour. Access to local residential driveways and businesses will be maintained during construction.
It is anticipated that construction will begin in the summer of 2027 and will be complete by the fall of 2027.
Project Detour Information
From points north of the bridge: Head north and then east on Route 2048 (Oley Valley Road) toward Route 437 and White Haven, PA. Turn right onto Route 437 in White Haven. Travel approximately 450 feet and continue straight onto Route 940. Follow Route 940 for 4.5 miles and turn right onto Route 2048. End of detour.
From points south of the bridge: Head south on Route 2048 (Oley Valley Road) toward Route 940. Turn left onto Route 940 toward White Haven, PA. Follow Route 940 for 4.5 miles and continue straight onto Route 437 in White Haven. Travel approximately 450 feet on Route 437 and turn left onto Route 2048. End of Detour.
Contact Information
Amy Lolli
PennDOT Project Manager
amolli@pa.gov
Jessica Ruddy
Community Relations Coordinator
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.