Route 3006-251 Bridge Replacement Project
Project Overview
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) invites the public to virtual and public plans displays regarding the Route 3006 (Milwaukee Road), Section 251 Bridge Replacement Project over Tributary to Gardner Creek. The public plans display will be held at the Newton Township Municipal Building (1528 Newton Ransom Blvd, Clarks Summit, PA 18411) on September 25th, 2024, beginning at 6:00 PM.
The purpose of the project is to provide a sustainable crossing over Tributary to Gardner 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 single span pre-stressed adjacent box beam bridge on unreinforced concrete abutments and spread footings with a single span prestressed spread box beam reinforced concrete integral abutment bridge supported by steel H-piles. Stream restoration work will be completed upstream and downstream of the proposed structure to address streambed stability and sediment transport issues. Additionally, guiderail upgrades, drainage improvements, and reconstruction of the approach roadways within the project limits will be incorporated into the project. One utility pole relocation is expected to be necessary to construct the project.
It is anticipated that construction will begin in the spring/summer of 2026 and will be complete by the fall of 2026.
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. If you prefer to download a printed survey form, use this link (Project Questionnaire) to print a PDF 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 Di Pietro Jr., M.Eng., P.E., PennDOT Project Manager, at 570-963-4057 or cadipietro@pa.gov.
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 public is encouraged to respond to the public questionnaire and provide comments by clicking on the Public Questionnaire. If you prefer to download a printed survey form, use this (Project Questionnaire) to print a PDF questionnaire to be completed by hand and mailed to the address at the bottom of the form.
Public MeetingThe in-person public display meeting for the project will take place on:
Date: Wednesday, September 25, 2024Time: 6:00 PMLocation: Newton Township Municipal Building located at 1528 Newton Ransom Blvd, Clarks Summit, PA 18411.
The plans display will be available online prior to the meeting as well as in-person during the meeting. Paper copies of the comment form will be available onsite and can be left at the facility or returned by mail once completed. Those unable to access the plans display and comment form online or in-person may give feedback by contacting Carmen DiPietro Jr., M. Eng., P.E. PennDOT Project Manager, at 570-963-4057 or cadipietro@pa.gov.
Traffic Control
Route 4008:
From points east of the bridge, the vehicle detour will follow Route 3006 (Milwaukee Road), Route 3009 (Milwaukee Road), Route 3002 (Milwaukee Road) and Route 3001 (Newton Ransom Boulevard) resulting in a 4.6-mile (7 minute) vehicle detour
From points west of the bridge, the vehicle detour will follow Route 3006 (Milwaukee Road), Route 3001 (Newton Ransom Boulevard), Route 3002 (Milwaukee Road), Route 3009 (Milwaukee Road), and Route 3006 (Milwaukee Road) resulting in a 4.6-mile (7 minute) vehicle detour.