Bridge Closure on Route 4001 in Wayne County Begins July 9

A key section of Route 4001 (Elk Lake Drive) in Waymart Borough, Wayne County, will close starting Wednesday, July 9, as PennDOT begins a summer-long bridge replacement project over Van Auken Creek.

The closure, expected to last through the end of summer, is part of ongoing infrastructure improvements in the region. The bridge replacement will affect traffic in both directions, and PennDOT has established detour routes to guide motorists around the construction area.

Eastbound drivers should:

Turn left onto Route 296

Continue with a left onto Route 4002 (Stanton Drive)

Turn left onto Elk Lake Drive

Then left again back onto Route 690

Westbound drivers should:

Turn right onto Elk Lake Drive

Then right onto Route 4002 (Stanton Drive)

Take a right onto Route 296

Finally, turn right back onto Elk Lake Drive

PennDOT urges drivers to plan ahead, follow posted detour signs, and allow extra travel time.

Travelers can check real-time traffic conditions, delays, and weather impacts by visiting 511PA.com or downloading the 511PA mobile app. The service also provides access to over 1,000 live traffic cameras statewide and is available by phone at 5-1-1 or on social media via regional traffic alerts.

For ongoing updates on PennDOT projects in Wayne and surrounding counties, residents can subscribe to District 4 alerts at penndot.pa.gov/District4.