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    District 4 Projects - Wayne County

    ​​Route 447 Section 650 Superstructure Replacement Project

    Project Status

    Step 1 of 4

    Planning

    Next Step:  Design

    Project Overview

    County: Wayne County
    Municipality: Dreher Township
    Route: 447
    Project Type: Structure Replacement
    Proposed Construction Start: Spring 2026
    Proposed Construction End: Fall 2026

    The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) invites the public to a Public Meeting with Plans Display regarding the Route 447 Section 650 Superstructure Replacement Project in Dreher Township, Wayne County. The Route 447 Section 650 project involves improvements to the crossing of Route 447 (Panther Road) over an unnamed tributary to Wallenpaupack Creek in Dreher Township, Wayne County.

    The project purpose is to replace the superstructure of the existing non-composite adjacent box beam bridge. The existing bridge is experiencing deterioration on the deck and box beams. Roadway improvements associated with the project include full depth pavement reconstruction in the vicinity of the bridge, providing lane and shoulder widths meeting current design criteria.  New guide rail and pavement markings that will be provided throughout the project limits. 

    As part of the environmental restrictions, no in-stream work will be allowed from October 1 through December 31 to accommodate the natural reproduction of trout.

    Pavement markings will be provided throughout the project limits.  Aerial utility relocations will be required to accommodate the proposed construction. 

    Wetland restoration will be required to restore wetland areas temporarily disturbed during construction.  As part of the environmental restrictions, no tree cutting will be allowed from May 15 through August 15 to accommodate spring staging and fall swarming habitat of the northern long-eared bat.

    Traffic Control

    The project is expected to be completed under a 2.9 mile detour, using Route 507/ Route 191 (Main Street/Lake Wallenpaupack Road), Route 3006 (Brink Hill Road), Route 3001 (Hemlock Grove Road), Route 3004 (Hemlock Grove Road).  For this project, the detour will be in place for approximately 4 months to complete construction.

    Coming from Route 191 (Main Street)

    • At the intersection of Cresmont Drive and Route 191 (Main Street), continue straight (North) on Route 191 (Main Street) for 0.4 miles.
    • Continue straight to Route 507 (Lake Wallenpaupack Road) at the intersection of Route 507 (Lake Wallenpaupack Road) and Route 191 (East Sterling Road).
    • Continue North on Route 507 (Lake Wallenpaupack Road) for 0.8 miles to the intersection of Route 507 (Lake Wallenpaupack Road) and Route 3006 (Brink Hill Road).
    • Turn right onto Route 3006 (Brink Hill Road).
    • Continue East on Route 3006 (Brink Hill Road) for 0.1 miles to the intersection of Route 3006 (Brink Hill Road) and Route 3001 (Hemlock Grove Road).
    • Turn right onto Route 3001 (Hemlock Grove Road).
    • Continue South on Route 3001 (Hemlock Grove Road) for 1 mile to the intersection of Route 3004 (Hemlock Grove Road) and Route 3002 (Roemerville Road).
    • Continue South on Route 3004 (Hemlock Grove Road) for 0.5 miles to the intersection of Route 3004 (Hemlock Grove Road) and Route 447 (Panther Road).

    Coming from Panther Road

    • At the intersection of Route 447 (Panther Road) and Route 3004 (Hemlock Grove Road), turn right onto Route 3004 (Hemlock Grove Road).
    • Continue North for 0.5 miles to the intersection of Route 3001 (Hemlock Grove Road) and Route 3002 (Roemerville Road).
    • Continue North on Route 3001 (Hemlock Grove Road) for 1 mile to the intersection of Route 3001 (Hemlock Grove Road) and Route 3006 (Brink Hill Road).
    • Turn left onto Route 3006 (Brink Hill Road).
    • Continue West on Route 3006 (Brink Hill Road) for 0.1 miles to the intersection of Route 3006 (Brink Hill Road) and Route 507 (Lake Wallenpaupack Road).
    • Turn left onto Route 507 (Lake Wallenpaupack Road).
    • Continue South on Route 507 (Lake Wallenpaupack Road) for 0.8 miles, then continue straight to Route 191 (Main Street).
    • Continue South on Route 191 (Main Street) for 0.4 miles to the intersection of Cresmont Drive and Route 191 (Main Street).

    Contact Information

    Thomas Capitano
    PennDOT Project Manager
    tcapitano@pa.gov

    Jessica Ruddy
    PennDOT Press Officer
    jeruddy@pa.gov

    Past Public Outreach

    Public Meeting

    Public Plans Display was held:
    Date: Tuesday, September 10, 2024
    Time: 5:00 - 6:30 PM
    Location: Dreher Township Office
    899 Main Street
    Newfoundland, PA 18445

    Public Comment Period

    The public comment period, where the community was encouraged to respond with questions and concerns, was active from July 24, 2024 through August 21, 2024.

    Virtual Plans Display

    The virtual plans display is available online to view, but the comment period closed on August 21, 2024. 

    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.