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    District 4 Projects - Lackawanna and Luzerne Counties

    SR 81, Section D46 Reconstruction Project

    (Avoca to Scranton)

    Project Status

    Step 2 of 4

    Design

    Next Step:  Construction

    Project Overview

    County: Lackawanna, Luzerne
    Municipality: Avoca and Scranton
    State Route: Interstate 81
    Project Type: Roadway & Interchange Improvements
    Proposed Construction Start: Spring 2028
    Proposed Construction End: 5 years

    The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) held a plans display regarding the SR 81 (Interstate 81) Section D46 reconstruction project, which includes improvements to the Interstate 81 (I-81) mainline and interchanges between Avoca (Exit 178) in the south to Scranton (Exit 185) in the north. The proposed improvements to this seven-mile segment of I-81 will address deteriorating roadway and structure components and design deficiencies and reduce future traffic congestion during peak travel times.

    The purpose of the plans display was to introduce the local community to the project and collect their input and questions.

    Past Public Outreach 

    Public Meeting

    Public Plans Display was held:
    Date: Wednesday, February 15, 2023
    Time: 4:00 - 8:00 PM
    Location: Dunmore Elementary Center
    300 W. Warren Street 
    Dunmore, PA 18512 

    Virtual Plans Display

    A virtual plans display was held online from February 15, 2023 to March 15, 2023, with digital versions (PDF) of the proposed plans, traffic and environmental studies, and purpose and need statements available in the "Resources" panel of this web page. 

    Contact Information

    Susan Williams
    PennDOT Project Manager
    I81reconstruction@aecom.com

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    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.