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    District 4 Projects - Pike County

    ​​​​​​T-440 Section BRG Structure Replacement Project​

    Project Overview

    County: Pike County
    Municipality: Shohola Township
    Route: T-440 (Shohola Falls Road)
    Project Type: Structure Replacement
    Proposed Construction Start: Summer 2026
    Proposed Construction End: Spring 2028

    Pike County invites the public to a Public Meeting with Plans Display regarding the T-440 Section BRG Structure Replacement Project in Shohola Township, Pike County. The T-440 Section BRG project involves the replacement of the structure that carries T-440 (Shohola Falls Road) over Balliard Creek in Shohola Township, Pike County.  The project purpose is to replace the existing reinforced concrete closed spandrel arch culvert. The existing structure is experiencing major deterioration on the arch barrel. Roadway improvements associated with the project include pavement reconstruction in the vicinity of the bridge, providing lane and shoulder widths meeting current design criteria.  New guide rail and signs will be provided where appropriate. 

    As part of the environmental restrictions, no in-stream work will be allowed from October 1 through December 31 to accommodate the natural reproduction of trout.

    Public Meeti​ng

    The in-person public display meeting for the project will take place on:
    Date: October 10, 2024
    Time: 5:30 PM
    Location: 159 Twin Lakes Road, Shohola, PA 18458 (Shohola Township Building)

    The public comment period is from September 26, 2024 – October 24, 2024. The plans display will be held online and will be available from September 26, 2024 – October 24, 2024​.

    The purpose of the plans display is to introduce the project, display and describe the planned traffic control, and receive public input regarding questions or concerns with the project.

    The project documents can be made available in alternative languag​es or formats if requested. If you need translation/interpretation services or have special needs or have special concerns that require individual attention, contact Michael Mecca​, PennDOT Project Manager, at mm​ecca@labellapc.com.​

    Traffic Control

    The project is expected to be completed under a 4.4-mile detour, using Route 434, and Route 6. For this project, it is anticipated that construction will begin in Summer 2026 and will be completed by Spring 2028.

    Coming from Route 434

    • At the intersection of Route 434 and Shohola Falls Road, continue straight (West) on Route 434 for 0.7 miles.
    • At the intersection of Route 434 and Route 590, continue straight (South) on Route 434 for 1.7 miles.
    • Turn left at the intersection of Route 434 and Route 6.
    • Continue straight (East) on Route 6 for 2 miles to complete the detour at the intersection of Route 6 and Shohola Falls Road.

    Coming from Route 6

    • At the intersection of Route 6 and Shohola Falls Road, continue straight (West) on Route 6 for 2 miles.
    • Turn right at the intersection of Route 6 and Route 434 and continue straight (North) on Route 434 for 1.7 miles.

    At the intersection of Route 434 and Route 590, continue straight (East) on Route 434 for 0.7 miles to complete the detour at the intersection of Route 434 and Shohola Falls Road.

    Contact Information

    Designer
    LaBella Associates
    1000 Dunham Drive, Suite B
    Dunmore, PA 18512

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

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

    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.