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    District 4 Projects - Luzerne County

    ​​​​​​​​Route 11 Section 350 Bridge Replacement Project

    Map showing Fort Jenkins bridge (to be replaced) and Water Street bridge (to be replaced)

    Project Overview

    County: Luzerne
    State Route: 11
    Project Type: Bridge Repair
    Expected Start of Construction: Late 2027

    The Route 11 Section 350 project involves replacement of two bridges spanning the Susquehanna River between the City of Pittston and West Pittston Borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

    The structure replacements include the Specialist Dale Kridlo Memorial Bridge, which carries Route 11 over the Susquehanna River, Luzerne County Railroad, and Route 2037 (Kennedy Boulevard), as well as the Firefighter's Memorial Bridge carrying Water Street over the Susquehanna River and Luzerne County Railroad. Additional structures associated with the project include multiple retaining walls adjacent to Kennedy Blvd. Roadway improvements include reconstruction of the Route 11 (Wyoming Ave) and Route 92 (Exeter Ave) intersection, as well as the Route 11 and North Main Street intersection to accommodate the new bridge and address pre-existing traffic deficiencies. The intersection of Water Street with Route 2037 (Kennedy Blvd) will also be modified for the replacement structure. Kennedy Boulevard and associated ramps will be reconstructed as part of the project. Full depth pavement reconstruction will be required adjacent to the bridge replacements, at the reconstructed intersections, and along Kennedy Boulevard. New sidewalk, curbing, pavement markings, and drainage will be provided throughout the reconstructed limits of the project.

    Historical resources present within the project site include the National Register Eligible Historic Fort Jenkins Bridge, Water Street Bridge, West Pittston Historic District, and Lehigh Valley Railroad, Both river crossings are contributing elements to the West Pittston Historic District. Recreational resources present within the project site include the North Branch Susquehanna Water Trail, Luzerne County Trail, and the Riverfront Park. Warning signs will be provided during construction along the Susquehanna Water Trail to notify recreational boat traffic of construction activities.

    Public Meeting and Plans Display

    Public plans display and project presentation will take place at:

    • Time:   6:00 – 8:00 PM 
    • Date: May 8, 2024
    • Location: Wyoming Area Secondary Center Auditorium, 252 Memorial Street, Exeter, PA 18643

    The purpose of the public plans display is to introduce the project and receive public input regarding the proposed improvements. The information provided during the in-person plans display (display boards, comment form, and project information sheet) can be accessed virtually by clicking the links under the "Resources" section on the upper right side of this webpage.

    The comment form will be available from May 8, 2024 until May 22, 2024.

    Traffic Control

    The project is expected to be built under staged traffic control to complete the bridge replacements. With its current closure, the Fireman's Memorial Bridge will be replaced first while maintaining traffic over the Route 11 crossing. The first half of the Kridlo Memorial Bridge will also be built off alignment to accelerate the construction schedule. After the new Fireman's Memorial Bridge is complete, traffic will be diverted to this crossing as the existing Kridlo Memorial Bridge is removed and the remainder of the new bridge constructed.​​

    Contact Information

    Don Rau
    Project Manager
    drau@pa.gov

    Jessica Ruddy
    Press Officer
    jeruddy@pa.gov

    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.​​​

    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 PennDOT Project Manager listed above.