DELAWARE WATER GAP, Pa. — Officials have reached a compromise when it comes to reopening Route 611 in the Delaware Water Gap.
PennDOT officials said they expect it will take roughly eight to ten weeks to complete the project and get traffic flowing once permits are finalized.
"In my ongoing meetings with PennDOT, the National Park Service, and the Federal Highway Administration, along with national, state, and local public officials, we were able to find common ground that included prioritizing the opening of the road to traffic while keeping motorists safe," said U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright.
The plans include the installation of a temporary, free-standing rockfall barrier. That allows two-way traffic to flow while they continue working behind the scenes on a more permanent solution.
Route 611 in the Delaware Water Gap area has remained closed after heavy rains led to a rockslide along Mount Minsi in December of 2022.