Project Status
Step 1 of 4
Design
Next Step: Construction
Project Overview
County: Lackawanna County
Municipality: Old Forge
Project Type: Bridge Rehabilitation
Proposed Start: TBD
Proposed End: TBD
The bridge is located on SR 3017 (Bridge Street) over the Lackawanna River between Lonesome Road and Howard Street.
The existing single-span steel bridge currently has two travel lanes and a sidewalk on the north side. Improvements consist of superstructure repairs, bridge painting, repairs to existing abutments, upgrades to an existing guide rail on all approaches, and upgrades to signing.
A detour will be implemented during construction. Detoured truck traffic will utilize Lonesome Road, Main Street, North Third Street, Moosic Road, and South Main Street. The truck detour is three miles. The passenger vehicle detour will utilize Lonesome Road and South Main Street. The passenger vehicle detour is 0.6 miles. The detours are expected to be in place for approximately twelve months. Local access to driveways will be maintained during construction.
Construction is expected to begin in Spring 2024 and last approximately 12 months.
The bridge was constructed in 1959 and if the deterioration is not addressed its integrity and safety will be compromised. An average of approximately 4580 vehicles per day use the bridge.
The purpose of the plans display is to introduce the project and receive public input regarding any questions or concerns with the project. It is also an opportunity for the public to review and comment on the project's potential effect upon Cultural Resources pursuant to the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation's 36 CFR Part 800 regulations implementing Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.
The public is encouraged to respond to the public questionnaire and provide comments by clicking on the Public Questionnaire to be completed by hand and mailed to the address at the bottom of the form.
If you need translation/interpretation services or have special needs or have special concerns that require individual attention, please contact PennDOT Project Manager Amy Lolli, at amlolli@pa.gov or (570) 614-2958.
Detour
Passenger Vehicle Detour
From points south of the bridge, proceed west on Lonesome Road for approximately 0.1 miles to the intersection with South Main Street. Turn right onto South Main Street and proceed north for approximately 0.3 miles to the intersection with Bridge Street. Turn right onto Bridge Street and proceed south for approximately 0.2 miles to the end of the detour.
From points north of the bridge, proceed north on Bridge Street approximately 0.2 miles to the intersection with South Main Street. Turn left onto South Main Street and proceed south for approximately 0.3 miles to the intersection with Lonesome Road. Turn left onto Lonesome Road and proceed east approximately 0.1 miles to the end of the detour.
The overall detour length is approximately 0.6 miles.
Truck Detour
From points south of the bridge, proceed east along Lonesome Road for approximately 0.3 miles to the intersection with Main Street. Turn left onto Main Street and proceed east for approximately 0.6 miles to the intersection with North Third Street. Turn left onto North Third Street and proceed north for approximately 0.2 miles to the intersection with Moosic Road. Turn left onto Moosic Road and proceed west for approximately one mile to South Main Street. Turn left onto South Main Street and proceed south for approximately 0.8 miles to the intersection with Bridge Street. Turn left onto Bridge Street and proceed south for approximately 0.2 miles to the end of the detour.
From points north of the bridge, proceed north on Bridge Street for approximately 0.2 miles to the intersection with South Main Street. Turn right on South Main Street and proceed north for approximately 0.8 miles to the intersection with Moosic Road. Turn right onto Moosic Road and proceed east for approximately one mile to the intersection with North Third Street. Turn right onto North Third Street and proceed south for approximately 0.2 miles to the intersection with Main Street. Turn right onto Main Street and proceed west for approximately 0.6 miles to the intersection with Lonesome Road. Turn right on Lonesome Road and proceed west for approximately 0.3 miles to the end of the detour.
The overall detour length is approximately three miles.
Past Public Outreach
Public Meeting
Public Plans Display was held:
Date: Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Time: 5:00 - 6:30 PM
Location: Old Forge Municipal Building
310S Main Street
Old Forge, PA, 18518
Public Comment Period
The public comment period, where the community was encouraged to respond with questions and concerns, was active from May 2, 2023 through June 2, 2023.
Virtual Plans Display
The virtual plans display is available online to view, but the comment period closed on June 2, 2023.
Contact Information
Amy M. Lolli
PennDOT Project Manager
amlolli@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.