DELAWARE WATER GAP, Pa. – Dangerous information for drivers in a part of Northampton and Monroe counties.
The part of Route 611 that is been closed since heavy rain triggered a rockslide in early December is predicted to remain that method by means of the summer time.
Enterprise finds artistic option to appeal to clients after Route 611 prolonged closure announcement
PennDOT mentioned Tuesday that it wants a contractor to take away unfastened rock and safe the rock face earlier than it might reopen Route 611 to drivers.
The challenge continues to be being designed and permits will want obtained, then building is predicted to take six months, PennDOT mentioned.
It gave an estimated completion date of Aug. 31, 2023.
Route 611 has been closed between Cherry Valley Street/Oak Avenue in Delaware Water Hole, Monroe County, and Slateford Street in Higher Mount Bethel Township, Northampton County since Dec. 6.
Rockslide closes Route 611 in Delaware Water Hole
The detour is 10 miles.
Preliminary estimates indicated restore work would take about two months.
