District 4 Accomplishments
Counties: Lackawanna | Luzerne | Pike | Susquehanna | Wayne | Wyoming
July 2022
Working For You
In District 4, 189 projects are underway or expected to start or go out for bid this year, with a total value of $1.533 billion. You can find weekly updates of planned department maintenance activities on the District 4 page.
From January 2022 through July 2022, 8 construction contracts for highway, bridge, and other improvement projects were completed in the district through PennDOT's private-sector partners.
67
Bridges Repaired, Replaced, or Preserved*
109
Miles of Roadway Improved *
189
Projects +
$1.53
Million in Projects +
+ Underway or expected to start or go out for bid this year in District 4 | * From January 2022 Through June 2022
+ Underway or expected to start or go out for bid this year in District 4 | * From January 2022 Through June 2022
67 bridges were repaired, replaced, or preserved by PennDOT or industry forces through June 2022. 683 miles of roadway were improved by department or partner crews through June 2022. This includes 145 miles of paving. See projects happening or planned near you at PennDOT's Project Website.
District 4 has put out 214 bridge projects and 410 projects for roadway and other improvement projects worth approximately $1.533 billion since January 2015.
Featured Projects
I-84 Twin Bridges Replacement Project
Cost: $113.2 million
County: Lackawanna
SR 424 Road Extension Project
Cost: $16.8 million
County: Luzerne
SR 2002 Wilson Hill Slide
Cost: $546,960
County: Lackawanna
Interstate 84 Twin Bridges Replacement Project
The I-84 Section 282 project includes the replacement of 2 mainline bridges carrying I-84 EB and WB over Roaring Brook and the active Delaware, Lackawanna and Western (DL and W) Railroad and the reconfiguration of Exit 2 with SR 435 in Dunmore Borough and Roaring Brook Township, Lackawanna County. This project is expected to be completed in 2024
Cost: $113.2 million
County: Lackawanna
SR 424 Road Extension Project
The SR 424, Section 390 project involves an extension of SR 424, commonly referred to as the Hazleton Beltway, from the I-81/Exit 141 Interchange to Humboldt Industrial Park (HIP) in Hazle Township, Luzerne County. The approximately 1.1-mile long extension will involve the construction of a four-lane roadway from the current termination of the beltway just west of I-81 to Commerce Drive. This project is expected to be completed in 2024.
Cost: $16.8 million
County: Luzerne
SR 2002 Wilson Hill Slide
This is a slope failure reconstruction project along SR 2002 (Wilson Hill Road), which is located in the Delaware Water Gap Recreation Area. The proposed work includes the installation of a retaining wall, roadway reconstruction in the eastbound lane, minor roadway work in the opposite lane, guide rail, drainage, and pavement markings. This project is expected to be completed in 2022.
Cost: $546,960
County: Lackawanna
2021 In Review
49 bridges were repaired, replaced, or preserved by PennDOT or industry forces in 2021. 683 miles of roadway were improved by department or partner crews in 2020. This includes 145 miles of paving.
PennDOT's Engineering District 4 is responsible for the state-maintained transportation network in this region. This includes 3,932 road miles and 2,090 bridges.
We also work with local governments, elected officials, stakeholders and the public on keeping people and goods moving safely and efficiently in this region.
3,932
State-Maintained Road Miles
2,090
State-Maintained Bridges
764
Employees*
* Filled salaried positions. Does not include wage jobs, which fluctuate seasonally.
Stay Informed
PennDOT's 11 Engineering Districts throughout the state maintain, restore, and expand the state's highway systems. Each office does its part to deliver a safe and efficient transportation system on the nearly 40,000 miles of highway and rougly 25,400 bridges that PennDOT is reponsible for. More information about PennDOT's operations and the state highway system is available in PennDOT's Fact Book (PDF).
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