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JENKINS TWP.– State Route 315 will be closed in the Pittston area between Oak Street and 84 Lumber this weekend, according to the state Department of Transportation.

The closure will take place from 7 p.m. on Friday to 6 a.m. on Monday in order for crews to demolish the bridge on Interstate 81, over State Route 315. The posted detour will be Oak Street to the South Township Blvd/Pittston Township Bypass to Yatesville Road. The closure on Route 315 will not impact traffic on Interstate 81, the PennDOT release said.