Lane Restrictions and Closures on Route 315 in Luzerne County

Dunmore, PAWork on Route 315 has been rescheduled due to weather and will be updated as work progresses. Work will resume tomorrow, Friday, April 4, 2025 between 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The right lane on Route 315 southbound will be closed between the Pilot Travel Center and Oak Street. In addition, Exit 175 (Dupont/Pittston) on Interstate 81 northbound will be closed.

The detours are as follows:

Exit 175 Closure detour:

  • Continue on Interstate 81 northbound to Exit 178.
  • Take Exit 178.
  • The detour will end at the roundabout.

The detour for the left turn lane to Oak Street is as follows:

  • Continue on SR 315 North for 2.5 miles to the airport roundabout.
  • At the roundabout, take the fourth exit onto SR 315 South.
  • Continue on SR 315 South for 2.5 miles.
  • The detour will end at the intersection of SR 315 South and Oak Street.

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