PennDOT Announces Online Plans Display for the Rehabilitation of Route 347 Lackawanna Ave over Lackawanna River in Olyphant, Dickson City, and Blakely Boroughs in Lackawanna County

Dunmore, PA- The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) invites the public to view an online plans display regarding theRoute 347 Bridge Rehabilitation Project.

The bridge rehabilitation project involves rehabilitating several deteriorated areas on and around the bridge and improving the channel of the Lackawanna River under the bridge to maintain continued access for local residents, businesses, and emergency services.

The project proposes to provide a concrete deck overlay on the bridge, repair and replace portions of the sidewalk on and adjacent to the bridge, provide an ADA-compliant ramp in the southwest corner, repair damaged portions of the sidewalk railing, and provide protective coatings to the exterior beams. The project also proposes to remove the sediment island around the pier and place rock channeling at the abutments to maintain flow down the center of the channel under low flow conditions. The roadway will be milled and overlayed to match the new deck overlay. No additional roadway improvements are anticipated with this project. Utility conflicts are not expected for this project. Temporary right-of-way easements are anticipated at the four corners of the bridge. The flood protection gate at the south side of the bridge will not be affected.

Removal of the sediment bar is proposed to improve the river's flow capacity under the bridge, and the rock channeling is proposed to prevent sediment bars from forming in the future.

No significant historical or cultural resources are present within the project site. Wetlands are not present within the project limits. Other environmentally sensitive resources will not be affected by the project. The entrance/exit to the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail will be closed at the intersection with Lackawanna Avenue during the sidewalk replacement.

The repairs are expected to be constructed with no significant impact on traffic on Route 347, and access will be maintained to all local businesses. The deck overlay and approach work is proposed to be completed using nighttime operations, maintaining one lane of traffic. Additional daytime shoulder closures and short-term lane shifts will be necessary to complete sidewalk repairs and for equipment access. Construction is expected to be completed in the Fall of 2025.

The public comment period is from July 31, 2024 - August 14, 2024. The plans display will be held online and will be available from July 31, 2024 - August 14, 2024. Online information, including detailed project information and comment form, can be found by visiting the following PennDOT District 4-0 website: Route 118 Section 392 Safety Improvement Project

The purpose of the plans display is to introduce the project, display and describe the planned traffic control, and receive public input regarding questions or concerns with the project.

The project documents can be made available in alternative languages or formats if requested. If you need translation/interpretation services or have special needs or have special concerns that require individual attention, contact Rich Poplawski, PennDOT Project Manager, at [email protected]

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