Minor traffic congestion reported in the downtown area

Commuters could encounter some minor traffic congestion on the way into work and school this morning, especially in the downtown area.

Affected streets include:

• Wilkes-Barre / South Wilkes-Barre boulevards

• Academy Street

• Hazle Street

• Public Square

• South Franklin Street

• North River Street

Free-flowing traffic is reported on Interstates 81 and 476. Scattered areas of minor traffic congestion are reported on Routes 315 and 115.

The North Cross Valley Expressway is free of traffic congestion, but some could be encountered on the off-ramps.

In Kingston, minor traffic congestion is reported on Market Street and Wyoming Avenue.

For up-to-date traffic information, including traffic cams, visit the Times Leader’s traffic page.

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