Parker Street Bridge Replacement Project

County: Lackawanna
Project Type: Bridge Replacement
Start: March 2024
End: Winter 2024/2025
Last Updated: March 21, 2024

A public meeting was held in June 2021 to present the proposed project and to accept public comments. The purpose of the project is to replace the existing structure that previously carried two lanes of traffic on Parker Street over the Lackawanna River in the City of Scranton, Lackawanna County. The existing two-span adjacent box beam structure was built in 1964 and has experienced significant deterioration causing the need for replacement. The existing structure width is approximately 36'-6" and the bridge is posted with a five-ton limit.

The project also includes pavement reconstruction on the bridge approaches and resurfacing between the intersections of North Main Avenue and Boulevard Avenue.

From points west of the bridge, head north onto North Main Avenue and travel 1.8 miles to the intersection of North Main Avenue and Boulevard Avenue. At the intersection, turn right and head southeast along Route 2006 (Boulevard Avenue) for 1.7 miles to the intersection of Boulevard Avenue and Parker Street.

From points east of the bridge, head north onto Route 2006 (Boulevard Avenue) and travel for 1.7 miles to the intersection of Boulevard Avenue and North Main Avenue. At the intersection, turn left, head south on North Main Avenue, and travel for 1.8 miles to the intersection of North Main Avenue and Parker Street.