As a Consulting Party on the Skinners Falls Bridge project, DCS received the following notification of a meeting to be held on February 11. As is evident in this notice, PennDOT intends to demolish the Bridge and is only looking to “mitigate” what would be the tragic loss of this beloved, historic structure.
Note: This meeting is open to the general public.

DCS is fighting for RENOVATION, NOT MITIGATION. Please support us in this effort.

THE PROJECT UNDER DISCUSSION:
SR 1002 over Delaware River 2024
Wayne County

PROJECT UPDATE SUMMARY:
Greetings, You are receiving this email in regards to the SR 1006 over the Delaware River bridge project in Damascus Township, Wayne County and Cochecton Township, Sullivan County, NY. Our records indicate that you have requested to be a Section 106 consulting party on the project, and as a consulting party PennDOT in now extending the invitation to join us at the initial consulting party meeting for project. This Consulting Party Meeting will be held virtually on February 11th, 2025, from 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m., using the Zoom platform. The meeting will focus on potential mitigation measures to offset the Section 106 Adverse Effect on historic properties, due to the proposed demolition of the Skinners Falls Bridge. If you have any ideas about the architectural treatments or mitigation measures, feel free to forward them to me in advance and/or bring them to the meeting.

More information on this project can be found here.

WHO TO CONTACT AT PENNDOT: Heather Gerling (hgerling@pa.gov)

FURTHER PROJECT DETAILS:
MUNICIPALITY: Damascus Twp (Wayne)
SR: 1002
SECTION: E24
MPMS: 122260
SHPO REVIEW NUMBER: 2024PR05246

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) District 4-0 has announced the emergency removal of the historic Skinners Falls Bridge over the Delaware River in the interest of public safety. This decision comes after thorough bridge inspections revealed significant structural concerns that pose an imminent risk to the boaters using the Delaware River, the community and the integrity of the bridge. PennDOT is committed to ensuring the safety of all residents, visitors and the boating public.
SECTION 106 Stage: Determination of Effects
SECTION 106 Effect: Historic Properties Affected – Adverse Effect

The information presently available to DCS (PennDOT’s own information) shows that the Bridge can still be rehabilitated. Our 1/2/2025 comments to PennDOT present detailed arguments for saving the historic Skinners Falls Bridge.