NORTHEAST PENNSYLVANIA — On April 7,  the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that 67 projects are anticipated to start during the 2026 construction season and 81 projects will continue in 2026 in the six-county, Dunmore-based region. PennDOT anticipates investing more than $655 million in the region which encompasses Lackawanna, Luzerne, Pike, Susquehanna, Wayne, and Wyoming counties.

“PennDOT crews will be focusing on core maintenance activities including sealcoating, crack sealing, and shoulder cutting to improve and preserve our roadways,” said assistant district executive for maintenance Lonell Tomaine. “As you travel through our work zones, please slow down and remain mindful of the safety of yourself and our workers.”

Overall highlights in the 2026 construction season for District 4 include:

• 80 miles of roadway improvements.
• 200 bridges will be addressed.
• 440 lane-miles of seal coat.
• 1,300 miles of crack sealing.
• 1,300 miles of shoulder cutting.

Notable projects that are expected to begin this year by county include:

Pike County

• High friction surface treatment installation on Promise Land Road (Route 390) in Palmyra Township, $660,000.
• Bridge replacement on G.A.R. Highway (Route 6) over Wallenpaupack Creek and Pennsylvania Power and Light flume in Palmyra Township $11.6 million.
• Pavement marking installation on various interstates, in various municipalities.

Wayne County

• Bridge replacement on Purdytown Turnpike (Route 590) over the inlet to Lake Moc-a-Tec in Paupack Township, $1.5 million.
• Bridge replacement on Butternut Flats Road (Route 1007) over Boyd’s Creek in Damascus Township, $790,000.
• Slope repair along Beach Lake Road (Route 652), Damascus Township.
• Pavement marking installation on various interstates, in various municipalities.

Notable projects continuing this year by county include:

Pike County

• Reconstruction of Interstate 84 eastbound and westbound from Exit 26 (Promised Land State Park/Tafton) to Exit 34 (Lords Valley/Dingmans Ferry) in Blooming Grove and Palmyra Townships, $108 million.
• Reconstruction of Interstate 84 eastbound and westbound from Mile 40 (Dingman Township) to Exit 46 (Milford) in Dingman and Milford Townships, $86 million.
• Bridge rehabilitation on Harford Street (Route 209) over Sawkill Creek in Milford Borough, $7.2 million.
• Bridge rehabilitation on Pennsylvania Avenue (Route 6) over the Delaware River in Westfall Township, $22.5 million.
• Shoulder widening along Route 739 in Blooming Grove Township, $5.3 million.
• Bridge replacement on Promised Land Road (Route 390) over the outlet of Promised Land Lake in Greene Township, $5.9 million.

Wayne County

• Bridge replacement on Goose Pond Road (Route 3008) over Ariel Creek in Salem Township, $1.9 million.
• Bridge replacement on Cortez Road (Route 3018) over Middle Creek tributary, and Lake Quinn Road (Route 3020) over the Quinsigamund Lake tributary in South Canaan Township, $3.7 million.
• Drainage improvement on Maple Avenue (Route 3032) in Texas Township, $526,000.
• Bridge replacement on Purdytown Turnpike (Route 590) over the inlet to Finn Swamp in Paupack Township, $1.6 million.
• Bridge replacement on Butternut Road (Route 3002) over Butternut Creek in Sterling Township, $317,000.
• Bridge replacement on Sherman Road (Route 4043) over Branch Sherman Creek in Scott Township, $629,000.
• Bridge replacement on Kinghill Road (Route 4010) over Shadigee Creek in Preston Township, $1 million.
• Bridge replacement on Maple Grove Road (Route 4014) over Hiawatha Creek in Scott Township, $882,000.
• Preservation of the Jones Creek Bridge on Route 348 in Salem Township, $1.1 million.
• Bridge cleaning on Route 11 in several municipalities, $4.8 million.
• Highway camera installation on Interstate 84 in Wayne and Pike Counties, and highway cameras and message sign installation along Route 6, the Casey Highway, $1.2 million.
• Bridge replacement on Panther Road (Route 447) over Wallenpaupack Creek in Dreher Township, $871,500.

An Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) project is currently under construction and includes the installation of message boards and cameras. The project, which is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2026, includes the installation of these devices on Interstate 84 and the Casey Highway (Route 6). Total construction costs based on competitive bid are $1.2 million.

PennDOT urges motorists to be alert for changing conditions, avoid distractions, and drive responsibly in work zones. Other tips to stay safe in work zones include:

• Maintain a safe distance around vehicles and do not tailgate.
• Use four-way flashers when stopped or traveling slowly.
• Always wear a seat belt.
• Turn on your headlights.