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    District 5 Projects - Carbon County

    Little Gap Road over Hunter Creek Bridge Replacement Project

    Little Gap Road bridge over hunter creek

    Project Status

    Step 2 of 4

    Design

    Next Step:  Construction

    Project Overview

    County: Carbon
    Municipality: Lower Towamensing Township
    State Route: 2002
    Local Name: Little Gap Road
    Project Type: Bridge Replacement
    MPMS Number: 96416
    Proposed Construction Start: Spring 2028
    Proposed Construction End: Fall 2028

    The purpose of this project is to replace the structure which carries Route 2002 over Hunter Creek.

    Approximately 95 feet. of approach roadway will be reconstructed on both the east and west sides of the structure. Pavement reconstruction will extend around the radius at the intersection of SR 2002 and SR 2004 to eliminate a sump and improve stormwater runoff to the existing inlet. The existing profile will have minimal changes. The existing structure will be replaced with a single span prestressed spread box beam structure. 

    Work is estimated to occur during the 2028 construction season. A detour will be required during construction to remove the existing structure and install the proposed structure. The acquisition of temporary construction easements is anticipated to complete the work; however, all schedules are subject to change.

    Contact Information

    Laura Montgomery 
    Cosultant Project Manager
    717-461-7908
    c-lmontgom@pa.gov

    Sean Brown
    Safety Press Officer
    610-871-4556
    sebrown@pa.gov

    Past Public Outreach

    Public Meeting

    A public meeting featuring a public plans display and project presentation was held:
    Date: July 1, 2025
    Time: 7:00 PM
    Location: Lower Towamensing Township Municipal Building, 595 Hahns Dairy Road, Palmerton, PA 18071

    Public Comment Period

    The public comment period, where the community was encouraged to respond with questions and concerns, was active from June 25, 2025 through August 1, 2025.

    Virtual Plans Display

    The virtual plans display is available online to view, but the comment period closed on August 1, 2025. 

    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.