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Luzerne County Council to review recommendations for Nanticoke bridge

Luzerne County Council will review plans for a bridge that connects Nanticoke and West Nanticoke on Tuesday.

NANTICOKE, Pa. — Luzerne County Council is considering a few options for the bridge that connects Nanticoke and West Nanticoke

One option is a partial replacement, using some of the current structure but widening the lanes.

Another is a complete replacement.

According to a new report on the county council's agenda, an engineering firm recommends replacing the bulk of the structure in the same spot and updating some of the bridge's existing foundation.

"There's a lot of elderly people that live down in here and that's a nice easy ride for them to get over and get the things that they need without having to drive down to the newer bridge and go around. I think this bridge is a huge asset to everybody that lives down in this area," said Janine Halchak, West Nanticoke.

County council has not said when to expect a final decision on the future of the bridge in Nanticoke.

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