The impact of Nanticoke Bridge closure

The impact of Nanticoke Bridge closure

Luzerne County officials shut down the Broadway Street Bridge Thursday due to advanced deterioration found during a recent inspection.

Luzerne County closes Nanticoke/West Nanticoke Bridge due to inspection findings

The Nanticoke/West Nanticoke Bridge over the Susquehanna River is closed due to recent inspection findings, Luzerne County Manager Romilda Crocamo announced Thursday. Crocamo said closure of the county-owned span is necessary “in the interest of public safety” because the inspection detected advanced deterioration of load-carrying bridge components, according to an email she sent to council. The closure will be permanent as the county pursues br…