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Our Opinion: Frank Sorick shows potential to move Wilkes-Barre forward; elect him as mayor

<p>With the exception of Interstate 81 northbound, commuters in the Wyoming Valley can expect a mostly smooth ride to work or school this morning.</p><p>Minor ongestion is being reported on the interstate near the Pittston/Dupont Exit 175 northbound, causing delays on Route 315 and Oak Street at the exit. Travelers wishing to use alternate routes should be fine. Route 315 from Wilkes-Barre to Pittston is clear of any congestion.</p><p>The North and South Cross Valley Expressways are free of congestion, with the exception of several off-ramps. Interstate 476 is clear of congestion at this time.</p><p>Scattered areas of minor congestion are being reported in Downtown Wilkes-Barre on Wilkes-Barre Boulevard, River Street, North and South Main Street.</p><p>Highway 309 in the Back Mountain is congestion free. Wyoming Avenue between Kingston and Forty-Fort is fairly clear. However, there is congestion from road work in spots.</p><p>For more up-to-date-traffic information, be sure to visit the Times Leader&#8217;s <a href="https://www.timesleader.com/traffic" target="_blank">traffic page</a>!</p><style>
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<div class="metaInfo"><bylineMeta><p>By Nick Wagner</p><p>nwagner@www.timesleader.com</p></bylineMeta></div><div class="metaInfo"><shirttailMeta><p>Reach Nick Wagner at 570-991-6406 or on Twitter @Dispatch_Nick</p></shirttailMeta></div>

Wyoming Valley free of major traffic congestion for morning commute