District 4 Projects - Luzerne County

Route 3010 Section 350 over Branch of Big Wapwallopen Creek

Project Status

Step 1 of 4

Planning

Next Step:  Design

Project Overview

County: Luzerne County
Municipality: Dorrance Township
State Route: Route 3010
Local Name: Route 3010 over Big Wapwallopen Creek
Project Type: Bridge Replacement
Proposed Start Date: Fall 2025

The project consists of replacing the existing stone masonry arch structure over the Branch of Big Wapwallopen Creek in Dorrance Township with a two-lane, precast reinforced concrete box culvert. The project also includes minor approach roadway work, including full-depth reconstruction, paved shoulders, drainage improvement, and guide rail upgrades.

Traffic will be maintained throughout construction by utilizing a signed detour. The 9.1-mile detour will utilize Route 3007 (Blue Ridge Trail), Route 2042 (Stairville Road), Route 2047 (Church Road), and Route 2045 (South Main Road).

Construction work is anticipated to take place in the Spring of 2026.

Contact Information

Ryan M. Rostocki, PE
Project Manager
570-821-1994
c-ryrostoc@pa.gov

Jessica Ruddy
Press Officer
570-963-4044
jeruddy@pa.gov

Past Public Outreach

Public Meeting

Public Plans Display was held:
Date: Monday, December 9, 2024
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Dorrace Township Municipal Building
7844 Blue Ridge Trail
Mountaintop, PA 18707

Public Comment Period

The public comment period, where the community was encouraged to respond with questions and concerns, was active from November 25, 2024 through December 31, 2024.

Virtual Plans Display

The virtual plans display is available online to view, but the comment period closed on December 31, 2024

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.

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