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    District 4 Projects - Lackawanna County

    ​Route 6 Section P01 Over Norfolk Southern Railroad

    Project Status

    Step 1 of 4

    Planning

    Next Step:  Design

    Project Overview

    County: Lackawanna
    Municipality: Clarks Summit Borough
    State Route: Route 6, Section P01
    Local Name: Norfolk Southern Railroad
    Project Type: Bridge Rehabilitation
    Proposed Construction Start: Summer 2024
    Proposed Construction End: Summer 2025
    Last Updated: October 2023

    The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) invites the public to  a virtual plans display for Route 6, Section P01, over Norfolk Southern Railroad in Clarks Summit Borough, Lackawanna County.

    The proposed alternative is to repair the existing bridge and includes concrete deck repair with the application of an epoxy overlay to the bridge deck/sidewalk, substructure concrete repairs, bridge cleaning, spot painting of steel beams, and refacing concrete retaining walls adjacent to the bridge. Roadway improvements associated with the project include the repair of the protective fence adjacent to the sidewalk crossing the bridge and minor pavement grade adjustments to accommodate the new bridge overlay. No changes to existing guide rail/bridge barriers are anticipated and utility relocations will not be necessary to construct the project.

    Historical or cultural resources present within the project site include the eligible Norfolk Southern Railroad and Trolley Trail, both of which will be treated as 4(f) resources on this project. There are no wetlands present within the project limits and no other environmentally sensitive resources will be affected.

    The deck repairs and overlay application is expected to be constructed in three stages while always maintaining two lanes of vehicular traffic. Pedestrian traffic will be maintained at all times during construction and will be protected on the bridge deck during the application of the overlay on the sidewalk. Access to adjacent driveways and intersections will be maintained throughout the project. 

    The project is currently in design and is planned to be let in Summer 2024. Construction work is anticipated to be completed by end of summer of 2025.

    Contact Information

    Charles Reuther
    PennDOT Project Manager
    creuther@pa.gov

    Jessica Ruddy
    PennDOT Press Officer
    (570) 963-4044
    jeruddy@pa.gov

    Past Public Outreach 

    Public Comment Period

    The public comment period, where the community was encouraged to respond with questions and concerns, was active from October 2, 2023 through November 3, 2023.

    Virtual Plans Display

    The virtual plans display is available online to view, but the comment period closed on November 3, 2023. 

    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.