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​ Temporary Detours from Interstate 81 in Dickson City, Lackawanna County

07/14/2024

Dunmore, PA – There will be temporary detours as part of the Interstate 81 mill and fill project in Dickson City. Work will take place daily from 8:00 PM – 6:00 AM. Please see the District 4 Traffic Bulletin for updates, as all work is weather-dependent. ​

Start Date End Date Location of Work
7/14/20247/15/2024Ramp from Interstate 81 Northbound to Main Avenue
7/15/20247/16/2024Ramp from Route 6 to Interstate 81 Southbound
7/16/20247/17/2024Ramp from Interstate 81 Northbound to Route 6
7/17/20247/18/2024Ramp from Main Avenue to Interstate 81 Northbound
7/18/20247/19/2024Ramp from Interstate 81 Southbound to Route 6
7/19/20247/20/2024Ramp from Main Avenue to Interstate 81 Southbound


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.

Subscribe to PennDOT news and traffic alerts in Lackawanna, Luzerne, Pike, Susquehanna, Wayne, and Wyoming counties at www.penndot.pa.gov/District4.

Information about infrastructure in District 4, including completed work and significant projects, is available at www.penndot.pa.gov/D4Results. Find PennDOT's planned and active construction projects at www.projects.penndot.gov.

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