PennDOT Announces Online Plans Display for the Route 11, Section PRS over Susquehanna River, Luzerne County Railroad & Route 2037 Bridge Repair Project in West Pittston Borough[...]

​Dunmore, PA- The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) invites the public to virtual plans display regarding the Route 11, Section PRS Bridge Repair Project.

The Route 11 Section PRS project involves preventative maintenance repairs to the crossing of Route 11 over the Susquehanna River, Luzerne County Railroad, and Route 2037 (Kennedy Blvd) in the City of Pittston and West Pittston Borough, Luzerne County, PA. The project proposes to repair the existing Specialist Dale J Kridlo Memorial Bridge to sustain a safe crossing at this location until the bridge can be completely replaced as part of the larger Route 11-350 Fort Jenkins Bridge Replacement Project. Repairs to the existing 11-span concrete bridge include addressing critical spandrel wall spalls at the piers, replacing the compression seal joints at the piers, joint seal at the sidewalk barrier, concrete repairs on the arch ribs and T-Beams, removal of debris at the river piers, and general bridge cleaning of on-structure drainage. No additional roadway improvements are proposed for this project. No utility impacts or required right-of-way are anticipated to construct the project.

The project is expected to be built under short term lane shifts of Route 11 traffic. Two lanes of traffic will be maintained over the bridge at all times during construction. Short term single lane closures on Kennedy Blvd may also be needed for the concrete beam repairs in this area.

Historical or cultural resources present within the project site include the National Register Eligible Historic Specialist Dale J. Kridlo Memorial Bridge, the North Branch Susquehanna Water Trail, West Pittston Historic District, Former Lehigh Valley Railroad, and Sam Miceli Veterans' Memorial Park. The Kridlo Memorial Bridge is a contributing element to the West Pittston Historic District; therefore, all proposed maintenance repairs will use materials and aesthetics consistent with the original construction of the bridge in order to extend its service life while maintaining its historic nature. Warning signs will be provided during construction along the Susquehanna Water Trail to notify recreational boat traffic of construction activities. No other site resources will be impacted as part of this project.

The plans display will be held online and will be available from May 1, 2024, to June 1, 2024. Online information, including detailed project information and comment form, can be found by visiting the following PennDOT District 4-0 website: https://www.penndot.gov/RegionalOffices/district-4/PublicMeetings/Pages/default.aspx. Click on the Luzerne County box, then choose the tile marked Route 11 Section PRS Bridge Repair 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 Donald Rau, PennDOT Project Manager, at [email protected].

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