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    District 4 Projects - Luzerne County

    Rock Glen Road Structure Replacemen​t (​​​​Route 3018 Sec 352)

    Project Status

    Step 1:
    Development

    Step 2:
    Design

    Step 3:
    Construction

    Step 4:
    Completed

    Project Overview

    County: Luzerne County
    Municipality: Sugarloaf Township
    State Route: Route 3018 (T-420)
    Local Name: Rock Glen Road
    Project Type: Structure Replacement
    Proposed Start: Summer 2027
    Proposed End: Summer 2027

    The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) invites the public to a Public Meeting with Plans Display regarding the Route 3018 Sec 352/Rock Glen Road (T-420) Structure Replacement project in Sugarloaf Township, Luzerne County. The Route 3018 (T-420) Section 352 project involves improvements to the crossing of T-420 (Rock Glen Road) over an unnamed tributary to Nescopeck Creek in Sugarloaf Township, Luzerne County. The project purpose is to replace the existing steel pipe-arch culvert. Roadway improvements associated with the project include full depth pavement reconstruction in the vicinity of the bridge, providing lane and shoulder widths meeting current design criteria. New guide rail and pavement markings that will be provided throughout the project limits. ​

    As part of the environmental restrictions, no tree removal will be allowed from December 3, 2024 through December 31, 2024.

    Public Meeting and Plans Display

    Public plans display and project presentation will take place at:

    • Time:   5:30 PM 
    • Date:   December 17, 2024
    • Location: 858 Main Street, Sugarloaf, PA 18249 (Municipal Building)

    The public comment period is from November 25, 2024 through December 31, 2024. ​ The plans display will be held online and will be available from November 25, 2024 through December 31, 2024. 

    Traffic Control

    The project is expected to be completed under a 12.1 mile detour, using Route 3020 (Tomhicken Road) and Route 93.  For this project, the detour will be in place for approximately 4 weeks to complete construction.

    Directions for the detour are given below:

    Coming from the West on Rock Glen Road

    • At the intersection of Route 3018 (Rock Glen Road) and Route 3020 (Tomhicken Road), turn right (South) onto Route 3020 (Tomhicken Road).
    • Continue straight (South) on Route 3020 (Tomhicken Road) for 2.7 miles, then turn left to stay on Route 3020 (Tomhicken Road) and continue straight (East) for 7.6 miles.
    • At the intersection of Route 3020 (Tomhicken Road) and Route 93, turn left onto Route 93.
    • Continue straight (North) for 1.7 miles to the intersection of Route 93 and Route 3018 (Rock Glen Road)
    • Turn left onto Route 3018 (Rock Glen Road) and continue straight to the end of the detour.

    Coming from the East on Rock Glen Road

    • At the intersection of Route 3018 (Rock Glen Road) and Route 0093, turn right (South) onto Route 93.
    • Continue straight (South) for 1.7 miles to the intersection of Route 93 and Route 3020 (Tomhicken Road)
    • Turn right (West) at the intersection onto Route 3020 (Tomhicken Road) and continue straight (West) for 7.6 miles.
    • Turn right to stay on Route 3020 (Tomhicken Road), then continue straight (North) for 2.7 miles to the intersection of Route 3018 (Rock Glen Road) and Route 3020 (Tomhicken Road) to the end of the detour.

    Contact Information

    Michael Mecca, PE
    Project Manager
    Labella Associates
    mmecca@labellapc.com

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

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    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.

    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.