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    District 4 Projects - Wayne County

    Route 296 Bridge Replacement Project

    Project Overview

    County: Wayne
    State Route:  296
    Project Type: Bridge Replacement Project
    Expected Construction Season:  Summer 2025

    The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) invites the public to a virtual plans display and in-person public plans presentation regarding the State Route 296 (Belmont Turnpike), Section D50 Structure Replacement Project over Van Aucken Creek.

    The purpose of the project is to replace the existing structure carrying Belmont Pike over Van Aucken Creek for continued access to local residents, businesses, and emergency services.

    The project consists of replacing the existing bridge carrying Route 296 (Belmont Turnpike) over Van Aucken Creek in Waymart Borough, Wayne County with a new box culvert on the same horizontal alignment and similar vertical alignment with minimal approach roadway work. Additionally, new drainage pipes and inlets will be installed.

    It is anticipated that construction will take place during the summer of 2025.

    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

    ​​​​Vehicles Traveling Along SR 0296 North

    Numerous township roads will be signed to advise traffic wishing to travel north along SR 0296 that the road is closed at the bridge. Traffic will be advised to utilize South Street to access SR 3030 (Carbondale Road).

    • South Street westbound to SR 3030 East (Carbondale Road)
    • SR 3030 East (Carbondale Road) will allow vehicles to travel back towards the project location.

    The total detour length is approximately 0.5 miles.

    Vehicles Traveling Along SR 0296 South

    Numerous township roads will be signed to advise traffic wishing to travel south along SR 0296 that the road is closed at the bridge. Traffic will be advised to utilize SR 3030 West (Carbondale Road)

    • SR 3030 West (Carbondale Road) to South Street
    • South Street will allow vehicles to travel back towards the project location.

    The total detour length is approximately 0.5 miles.

    Pedestrian Detour

    Water Street and Center Street (to the west of SR 0296)

    Resources

    Contact Information

    Don Rau
    Project Manager
    570-221-4924
    drau@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.