Scranton Beltway - Improvements

No, it is a totally independent project to address the Edella Road bridge. Being in poor condition, this bridge was replaced 2019-2020. This bridge replacement project is not part of the Scranton Beltway project, but is part of the PA Turnpike's statewide program to address structurally deficient bridges.

Yes. The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PA Turnpike) coordinates work schedules with PennDOT. PennDOT is working with the PA Turnpike, and will review project plans developed during preliminary engineering and final engineering design. The Commission also coordinates work schedules with the local municipalities (including emergency service providers).

Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Regional Interstate Projects Map

In addition to coordinating with the local townships, the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission and PennDOT are working with local, state and federal regulatory agencies such as the Lackawanna and Luzerne County Conservation Districts, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, US Army Corps of Engineers, and the Federal Highway Administration to make sure the environment is considered during project design.