​​​Route 424 Interchange Improvement Project​​

Project Overview

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) held a public meeting on November 14, 2024, at 5:00 PM to introduce the Route 424 at Interstate 81 (I-81) project, located in Hazle Township, Luzerne County. The meeting will feature a presentation from PennDOT Engineering District 4 and project team representatives, followed by an open discussion to receive public feedback and answer questions. Project area design maps were displayed for the entirety of the meeting for all visitors to review.

The purpose of the project is to develop an appropriate transportation solution for the interchange at Route 424 and I-81, Exit 141 (Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce Beltway), to address current and future transportation needs by upgrading from the current diamond interchange to a Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI). The DDI will utilize the existing bridges over I-81 to carry the westbound traffic and require two new bridges over I-81 to accommodate the eastbound traffic.

Construction of this transportation facility will improve operations and mobility and include design elements of a modern interchange to address congestion deficiencies caused by local and regional traffic growth. Additional benefits include mitigation of level of service deficiencies at the existing interchange ramp junctions and across the existing bridge.

The public meeting was held on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at the Hazle Township Commons Building, 101 W. 27^th Street, Hazle Township, PA  18202.  The plan display began at 5:00 PM with the presentation beginning at 6:00 PM.  

Public Participation

Comment forms were provided at the meeting and can be found below for the public to submit feedback and questions. Comments will be accepted from November 1, 2024 through November 30, 2024.  You could e-mail the form to amlolli@pa.gov or mail to Penn DOT Engineering District 4-0, Attn: Amy Lolli, 55 Industrial Park Drive, Dunmore, PA 18512

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 Amy Lolli, PennDOT Project Manager, at 570-614-2958 or amlolli@pa.gov.​

• ​Through our online Public Comment Form
  
• Scan and email form to amlolli@pa.gov
• Mail printed form to Amy M. Lolli, PennDOT Engineering District 4 at 55 Keystone Industrial Park, Dunmore, PA 18512
  
  

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