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    District 4 Projects - Luzerne County

    South Street (​​​SR 2007) Bridge Repair Project

    Project Status

    Step 3 of 4

    Construction

    Next Step:  Complete

    Project Overview

    County: Luzerne
    Municipality: City of Wilkes-Barre
    State Route: 2007
    Local Name: South Street
    Project Type: Bridge Repair Project
    MPMS Number: 121030
    Proposed Construction Start    : Spring 2025
    Proposed Construction End: Fall 2025

    The Route 2007 Section PRS project involves preservation repairs to the crossing of Route 2007 over Luzerne County Redevelopment Authority, S Pennsylvania Ave, South Wilkes Barre Blvd, S Baltimore Drive, S Welles Street, and Local RR Branch & RR Side Track in the City of Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County. The project proposes to repair the existing South Street Bridge to sustain a safe crossing at this location and for the facilities below. Repairs to the existing 17-span reinforced concrete open-span arch, prestressed concrete I-beams, rolled steel I-beams, and prestressed concrete adjacent box beam bridge include replacement of the compression seal joints at the piers, grinding and rewelding of stitch welds, concrete repairs, debris removal, painting of steel superstructure and stringer bearings, crack sealing in the substructure units, and replacement of damaged chain like fence and hand hole cover. Additional roadway improvements include repairs to the far approach roadway and replacement of the damaged guiderail. No utility impacts or required right-of-way are anticipated to construct the project.

    Historical or cultural resources present within the project site include the Former Central Railroad of New Jersey (NRHP-Eligible, PASHPO Res. No. 2010RE03835), Former Lehigh Valley Railroad (NRHP-Eligible, PASHPO Res. No. 2010RE00722), and O. Karma Terrace (Boulevard Townhomes) Playground. The project will have negligible effect on these resources and no other site resources will be impacted as part of the project. 

    Past Public Outreach

    The virtual plans display and public comment period were held online from September 3, 2024 to October 1, 2024. 

    Detour Information

    The project is expected to be built under short term lane shifts of Route 2007 traffic. Two lanes of traffic will be maintained over the bridge at all times during construction. Short term single lane closures on S Baltimore Dr, S Wilkes-Barre Blvd, and S Pennsylvania Ave may also be needed for the concrete repairs, painting, welding, and crack sealing in this area.​

    Contact Information

    Don Rau
    Project Manager
    drau@pa.gov​​

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

    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.

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