Many long-time residents of the township know that the large hill one summits when driving into McIlhaney along Route 115 is known as Chestnut Hill. Planned for 2021, the third involves replacing the bridge over Pocono Creek in Pocono Township.Part 3 of a series of articles commemorating the 175th anniversary of Monroe CountyĬhestnuthill Township, located in the western portion of Monroe County, was named for its once-abundant chestnut trees, which lined many roadsides and dotted the rolling countryside of the area. Planned for 2020, another involves resurfacing the road in Pocono and Jackson townships. Planned for 2019 or 2020, one involves replacing the bridge over McMichaels Creek in Chestnuthill Township. Three other projects are being designed for 715 over the next several years, Young said. Heading east on 715 from 611 toward Henryville, the closest residential properties are on Munch Drive, off 715. Young did not respond when asked about this.Īny properties most directly affected would be in the area east of 611 and north of 715. At this time, it's too early to tell what methods will be used for construction."Īs of Monday, the township hadn't yet been notified which properties, if any, will be affected by the realignment. "The project is currently in the preliminary engineering stage. "We anticipate the project being placed out for bids some time in 2021," PennDOT spokesman Ron Young said Monday. The goal is shifting 715's eastern leg farther north so that it lines up to create a proper four-way intersection with the western leg and 611. TANNERSVILLE - The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation plans to meet some time in January with Pocono Township, according to Township Manager Donna Asure, on a project to realign the eastern leg of Route 715 with Route 611.Ĭoming from Henryville, Route 715's eastern leg meets Route 611 just south of where 611 meets with 715's western leg, which comes in from Brodheadsville.
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