It is informed that emergency repairs for Little Pine Creek Road (Route 4001) will continue until September 14 for drivers and outdoor lovers who intend to visit Little Pine Creek State Park. The park is very occasionally open.
Little Pine Creek Road (Route 4001) in Pine Township is affected by the repairs between Carsontown Road to the south of the bridge and Big Buck Lodge Lane to the north of the bridge. There is a route that takes Route 287, Route 973, and Route 44.
Route 287, Route 973, Route 44, and Little Pine Creek Road should be used by drivers heading south on Route 287 to the Little Pine State Park Campground.
Drivers ought to use caution, slow down, anticipate delays, and be aware.
The archery and shooting range at Little Pine State Park is open, and the day use section has a few available picnic spots. For the balance of the season, the beach and boat concession are closed. Additionally closed are the Carsontown Trail and the Lake Shore Trail.
Boating on the lake is now permitted, and the Lower Picnic Area and campground are still open. It is advised that visitors exercise caution and avoid places that still contain flood debris.
You can get more details on the park’s present situation by calling 570-753-6000 or by visiting the DCNR website.
Currently underway road construction involves installing rock scour protection around the abutment and along the streambank, as well as structural backfill at the now-underpinned abutment.
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There will be more work between the Carsontown Bridge and English Center, such as clearing debris and stabilizing the shoulder and slope regions.
The project’s primary contractor for flood rehabilitation is Glenn O. Hawbaker. The three-span Carsontown Bridge’s substructure has to be repaired, in addition to full depth roadway restoration, protection against scour and slope, removal of debris and deposition, guiderail resetting, base repairs, and shoulder backup.
PennDOT warns motorists that if emergency personnel are called to rescue those who have disregarded traffic signs, they may face harsher fines for evading road closure barriers.
