Summary
The ordinance making Euclid Avenue one-way westbound (to fix a dangerous sight-distance problem at North Main Avenue) was tabled pending a public hearing held this evening and comes back for a vote next week.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 8
- Last 30 days
- 5
Rising — discussed at 5 meetings since Sep 22, 2026, up from 1 in the two months before.
Impact analysis
Minimal signage and implementation costs handled by the Department of Public Works.
Drivers exiting Euclid Avenue, who currently face a blind left turn under a railroad overpass.
Drivers accustomed to the new traffic flow.
Mentions & discussions (8)
COUNCIL - Oct 27, 2026
To address safety concerns caused by poor sight distance near the railroad bridge pier, the city is proposing to convert a block of Euclid Avenue to one-way westbound traffic.
COUNCIL - Oct 20, 2026
The ordinance making Euclid Avenue one-way westbound (to fix a dangerous sight-distance problem at North Main Avenue) was tabled pending a public hearing held this evening and comes back for a vote next week.
Traffic changes coming to Scranton starting Monday
The city will begin a 90-day plan on Monday to transform several intersections to increase traffic flow and protect drivers & pedestrians.
COUNCIL - Oct 13, 2026
Residents and business owners raised strong concerns over the city's installation of traffic bumpouts and a one-way pattern on Euclid Avenue without prior council approval, arguing it harms local businesses like Emiliani Trucking and creates safety issues. Council ultimately voted to table the ordinance and hold a public hearing.
COUNCIL - Oct 6, 2026
Euclid Avenue was converted to a one-way westbound street from North Main Avenue to Dorothy Street to address severe sight distance limitations caused by a railroad overpass.
COUNCIL - Sep 22, 2026
Council advanced ordinances to address traffic flow and parking issues on Moir Court and Capouse Avenue, while residents raised concerns about parking congestion near athletic fields on Putnam Street.
COUNCIL - Sep 1, 2026
Residents and council members raised concerns over the sudden one-way conversion of Euclid Avenue, prompting a unanimous vote against the ordinance and a request for a traffic study.
COUNCIL - May 12, 2026
Residents voiced frustration over ongoing traffic violations, speeding on residential streets, and motorists driving the wrong way down designated one-way streets like Euclid Avenue.
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