Summary
The city is applying for a $650,000 Multimodal Transportation Fund grant from the Commonwealth Financing Authority to fund repairs on the Empire Street and McLean Street bridges.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
$650,000 grant application for bridge repairs.
Drivers and local residents using the Empire Street and McLean Street bridges.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Scranton, PennDOT celebrate bridge reopening
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A bridge in Lackawanna County that's been closed all year is now back open. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Scranton City officials celebrated the completion of the North Main Aven...
City Council (Work) - Oct 20, 2026
Council members reviewed local street conditions, parking management, and bridge area updates to ensure safety and improve neighborhood connectivity.
City Council (Regular) - Jul 9, 2026
The city is applying for a $650,000 Multimodal Transportation Fund grant from the Commonwealth Financing Authority to fund repairs on the Empire Street and McLean Street bridges.
City Council (Work) - Jul 7, 2026
The council discussed $650,000 in multimodal transportation funding and associated bridge and right-of-way planning. Five properties are affected by upcoming right-of-way work as engineering plans move forward.
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