Duryea Fire Police

02/10/2026

UPDATE: Foote Ave is open as of 10:30

**TRAFFIC ADVISORY**
Foote Ave is closed between Phoenix St and Marcy St due to disabled vehicle.

02/06/2026

Update: Main St is open as of 11:20

**TRAFFIC ADVSIORY**

Main St between Phoenix St and Coxton Road is currently closed due to a vehicle crash.

02/03/2026

*** TRAFFIC ADVISORY ***
McAlpine St is closed in Avoca from Main St to Pittston Ave. this will affect traffic in both directions. Please avoid the area and find a different route.

01/26/2026

* Coxton Road Update *
Penndot was able to clear the road and make the route passable again. However much of Coxton Rd remains very narrow due to the snow drifts accumulated on either side. Please use caution if traveling this route.

Incident summary:
Shortly after 2:30pm on Jan 25, 2026, Luzerne 911 dispatched fire and EMS to the 900 block of Coxton Rd for a reported avalanche blocking the road based on the caller's description. Fire police responded to check for hazards while holding fire units on standby. It was determined that a large snow slide had occurred in the narrows section of Coxton rd, approximately 1.5 miles from the Lackawanna county border, blocking both lanes. After verifying that no vehicles were involved, fire units were released from the call and Penndot was advised of the situation.

01/25/2026

*** URGENT TRAFFIC ADVISORY ***
We have received reports of significant snow slides falling onto Coxton Road beyond the 900 block. The road is currently impassable. Please find an alternate route and continue to avoid traveling unless absolutely necessary.
Penndot has been made aware of the issue.

01/25/2026

❄️ ROAD SAFETY UPDATE ❄️
Heavy snowfall continues to make local roads unsafe to travel, and conditions are expected to worsen over the next few hours. While DPW is handling snow clearing, visibility and road surfaces still remain hazardous.
🚫 As a general rule, DO NOT bypass any blockades!
Whether manned or unmanned, any road closure is in place for your safety. Blocked roads may hide downed power lines, fallen trees, or other hazards buried under the snow.
Please stay off the roads unless absolutely necessary and allow crews to work safely.

01/17/2026

UPDATE: McAlpine St is open as of 2:30PM

*** TRAFFIC ADVISORY ***
McAlpine St is closed from Foote to Main St, Avoca due to a working structure fire. Please avoid the area.

01/14/2026

* ROAD HAZARD ADVISORY *
There have been reports of large pieces of ice falling onto Coxton Rd between the falling springs and the Lackawanna border. Please use caution if you plan to travel this route as there may be debris in parts of the travel lane. Penndot has been made aware of the issue and will be handling as soon as possible.

12/23/2025

UPDATE: Phoenix St is open as of 12:00PM

** TRAFFIC ADVISORY **
A stuck semi-truck is currently blocking Phoenix St in the area of Weis / Brown St. Please avoid the area and avoid traveling at all if possible. Road conditions are currently very poor.

12/06/2025

** TRAFFIC ADVISORY **
Reminder that Main St will be closed today, December 6, between Swetland and Lackawanna, for the annual Duryea Christmas Stroll. The closure will be in place 4PM-8PM. Please do not bypass any barriers or closure signs.

* TRAFFIC ADVISORY 12/06/25*
Duryea Christmas Stroll

Tomorrow Saturday, December 6th, Main St will be closed between Swetland and Lackawanna for the annual Christmas stroll from 4:00PM until 8:30PM. This will also include closures on parts Pettebone, Stephenson, Dickson, and Lincoln.

A detour route is pictured below and will be accessible for both North and Southbound traffic. The red lines mark intersections that will be blocked from traffic. Please use caution and watch for increased pedestrian traffic while driving through the area.

12/06/2025

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* TRAFFIC ADVISORY 12/06/25*
Duryea Christmas Stroll

Tomorrow Saturday, December 6th, Main St will be closed between Swetland and Lackawanna for the annual Christmas stroll from 4:00PM until 8:30PM. This will also include closures on parts Pettebone, Stephenson, Dickson, and Lincoln.

A detour route is pictured below and will be accessible for both North and Southbound traffic. The red lines mark intersections that will be blocked from traffic. Please use caution and watch for increased pedestrian traffic while driving through the area.

12/01/2025

UPDATE: Main St is open as of 11:00PM

** TRAFFIC ADVISORY **
Main St is closed from Elm to Phoenix due to a MVA. Detours are in place at Phoenix and Stephenson Streets. Please avoid the area.