Dunmore, PA – PennDOT will be closing the Route 6011 (Green Ridge Street) bridge between Main Avenue and Nay Aug Avenue in Scranton on Monday, January 29, 2024, from 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM on Tuesday, January 30 to begin demolition of the former Keen's Floral Building.
Throughout the project, two lanes of traffic will be maintained with the exception of lane restrictions, as necessary. In addition, a pedestrian bridge will be constructed and remain in place on the upstream side of the river throughout the project.
The bridge replacement project will be ongoing through 2026. A local detour will be in place as follows for the above closure.
From Main Avenue:
- Follow Main Avenue north;
- Turn right onto Market Street;
- Turn Right onto Nay Aug Avenue; and
- Turn Left onto Green Ridge Street
From Green Ridge Street:
- Turn right onto Nay Aug Avenue;
- Turn left onto Market Street; and
- Turn left onto Main Avenue.
When encountering a work zone, please drive the posted speed limit, turn on your headlights, pay close attention to signs and flaggers, and avoid all distractions. In high-traffic locations, motorists are encouraged to use both lanes of travel to the merge point and take turns merging into the open lane.
Motorists can check conditions on major roadways by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information, and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras. 511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following local alerts on X.
511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional Twitter alerts accessible on the 511PA website.
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