Project Overview
County: Susquehanna County
Municipality: Gibson Township
Route: Route 2046 (Fiddle Lake Rd)
Project Type: Structure Rehabilitation
Proposed Start: Spring 2025
Proposed End: Fall 2025
Designer: Penn DOT District 4-0
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) invites the public to virtual and public plans displays regarding the Route 2046 (Fiddle Lake Rd), Section 570 Structure Rehabilitation Project over Tunkhannock Creek.
The purpose of the project is to maintain a sustainable crossing over Tunkhannock Creek that provides a two-lane bridge, addresses structural and hydraulic deficiencies of the existing structure, and provides continued access to local residents, businesses, and emergency services.
The project consists of the replacement of the existing near right wingwall. Additional proposed work includes a new bridge deck overlay, approach pavement replacement, rock scour protection and guide rail updates. The permanent approach roadway work will include tie-ins with the existing roadway and Route 92 intersection. Stream restoration work will be completed upstream and downstream of the structure to address streambed stability and sediment transport issues. Additionally, guiderail upgrades, drainage improvements, and slope protection within the project limits will be incorporated into the project.
A one-time detour will be required to perform the proposed work. Route 2046 traffic will be detoured using all state roads. For Route 2046, the 7-mile detour will include Route 92, Route 1001, and Route 1002. It is anticipated that the detour will be in place for approximately 4 months during construction.
It is anticipated that construction will begin in the spring/summer of 2025 and will be complete by the fall of 2025.
The virtual plans display will be held online and will be available from July 31st to September 21st.
To view the project virtually, click on the Susquehanna County box, then choose the tile marked Route 2046-570 over Tunkhannock Creek.
The purpose of the plans display is to introduce the project, display and describe the planned detour, and receive public input regarding questions or concerns with the project. The public is encouraged to respond to the public questionnaire and provide comments by clicking on the Public Questionnaire to be completed by hand and mailed to the address at the bottom of the form.
The project documents can be made available in alternative languages or formats if requested. If you need translation/interpretation services or have special needs or have special concerns that require individual attention, contact Carmen DiPietro Jr. P.E. at cadiepietro@pa.gov or 570.963.4057.
Public Meeting
The in-person public display meeting for both projects will take place at:
Time: 6:00 PM
Date: August 21, 2024
Location: Gibson Township Building, 11452 PA-92, South Gibson, PA 18842
Traffic Control
From points east of the bridge, the vehicle detour will follow Route 92, Route 1001, and Route 1002 resulting in a 7-mile vehicle detour.
From points west of the bridge, the vehicle detour will follow Route 1002, Route 1001, and Route 92 resulting in a 7-mile vehicle detour.
Contact Information
Carmen DiPietro Jr. P.E.
Project Contact
570.963.4057
cadiepietro@pa.gov
Jessica Ruddy
Press Officer
(570) 963-4044
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.