Pennsylvania Route 92

Pennsylvania Route 92 is a 31.0-mile-long state highway located in the Wyoming Valley region of northeastern Pennsylvania. It serves as a vital connector between the Susquehanna River communities of Shickshinny and Tunkhannock, traversing a mix of rural landscapes and small towns. The route is maintained by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and provides a key north-south link parallel to the river.

Route description

Beginning at an intersection with U.S. Route 11 in Shickshinny within Luzerne County, the highway heads north, quickly crossing the Susquehanna River via the Shickshinny–Mocanaqua Bridge. It proceeds through the community of Mocanaqua before entering more rugged, forested terrain. The route passes near the Francis E. Walter Dam and the Lehigh River, offering scenic views of the surrounding Appalachian Mountains. In Wyoming County, PA 92 serves the borough of Noxen and provides access to Ricketts Glen State Park, a popular destination known for its waterfalls. The highway continues north, passing through agricultural areas and the community of Forkston, before terminating at an intersection with Pennsylvania Route 415 on the southern edge of Tunkhannock.

History

The alignment of what is now PA 92 was originally part of a network of local roads and turnpikes in the 19th century, including segments of the Berwick Turnpike. With the creation of the Pennsylvania State Highway System in the early 20th century, the route was designated as a state road. It was initially signed as part of Pennsylvania Route 29 before being renumbered to PA 92 in the 1928 state highway renumbering. Significant infrastructure improvements include the construction of the modern Shickshinny–Mocanaqua Bridge in 1971, replacing an older truss bridge. The route's path has remained largely unchanged, though realignments have occurred near Noxen and Forkston to improve safety and traffic flow. The Francis E. Walter Dam, completed by the United States Army Corps of Engineers in 1961, influenced local traffic patterns and the highway's importance as a regional connector.

Major intersections

The entire route is in Luzerne and Wyoming Counties. {| class="wikitable" |- ! County ! Location ! mi ! km ! Destinations ! Notes |- | rowspan="4" | Luzerne | Shickshinny | 0.0 | 0.0 | – Berwick, Wilkes-Barre | Southern terminus |- | Shickshinny – Mocanaqua | 0.4 | 0.64 | Shickshinny–Mocanaqua Bridge over the Susquehanna River |- | Huntington Township | 7.5 | 12.1 | west – White Haven | Eastern terminus of PA 239 |- | rowspan="4" | Wyoming | Noxen | 16.8 | 27.0 | – Tunkhannock, Dallas |- | Forkston Township | 24.2 | 38.9 | east – Mehoopany | Western terminus of PA 292 |- | Tunkhannock | 31.0 | 49.9 | (Warren Street) – Tunkhannock, Meshoppen | Northern terminus |- |} Category:Transportation in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania Category:Transportation in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania Category:State highways in Pennsylvania