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Southbound Route 65 Ramp to the Fort Duquesne Bridge Overnight Lane

PennDOT District 11 is announcing a lane restriction on the ramp that carries traffic from southbound Route 65 to the Fort Duquesne Bridge (I-279) in the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, will occur Thursday morning, February 20 weather permitting.

A single-lane and shoulder restriction on the ramp from southbound Route 65 to the lower deck (southbound I-279) of the Fort Duquesne Bridge will occur from approximately 12:01 a.m. to 5 a.m. Thursday morning as crews conduct minor bridge repairs.                        

New Kensington Bridge Single-lane Restrictions Begin Monday

PennDOT District 11 is announcing single-lane restrictions on the New Kensington Bridge which carries Route 1038 over the Allegheny River in East Deer Township in Allegheny County and the City of New Kensington in Westmoreland County will begin Monday, February 17 weather permitting.

Single-lane alternating traffic will occur on the New Kensington Bridge from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each weekday through Friday, February 21 to allow crews to conduct railing installation work. Flaggers will assist motorists through the work zone.

Southbound Route 28 Single-lane Restrictions Begin Monday in Allegheny County

PennDOT District 11 is announcing a single-lane restriction on southbound Route 28 in O’Hara Township, Sharpsburg and Aspinwall boroughs, and the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County will begin Monday, February 3 weather permitting.

A single-lane restriction will occur on southbound Route 28 from just south of the Highland Park Bridge/Aspinwall (Exit 6) interchange continuing approximately one-half mile and will occur from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday, February 3-6. Crews will conduct fiber optic cable work.

New Kensington Bridge Single-lane Restrictions this Week

PennDOT District 11 is announcing single-lane restrictions on the New Kensington Bridge which carries Route 1038 over the Allegheny River in East Deer Township in Allegheny County and the City of New Kensington in Westmoreland County will occur Wednesday and Thursday, January 29-30 weather permitting.

Single-lane alternating traffic will occur on the New Kensington Bridge from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day as crews install a controller box and traffic signal radar detection system. Flaggers will assist motorists through the work zone.

Route 4019 Mt. Royal Boulevard Drainage Improvement Work Starts Tuesday

PennDOT District 11 is announcing roadway improvement work on Mt. Royal Boulevard (Route 4019) in Hampton and Shaler townships, Allegheny County will begin Tuesday, January 14 weather permitting.

Single-lane alternating traffic will occur between Route 8 and Grant Avenue from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Friday, January 17. Crews will conduct drainage improvement work. Flaggers will assist motorists through the work zone. Overnight work is expected to begin Monday night, January 20. Additional information will be provided in advance of the start of night work.

Bridge Inspection Work Next Week in Pittsburgh

PennDOT District 11 is announcing bridge inspection activities on Interstate 279 (Parkway North) in the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County will occur Monday through Wednesday, January 13-15 weather permitting.

Single-lane restrictions for bridge inspection activities will occur according to the following schedule:

• Tuesday, January 14 – Northbound I-279 under the East Ohio Street and North Avenue Bridges from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Wednesday, January 15 – Southbound I-279 under the East Ohio Street and North Avenue Bridges from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Crews HDR, Inc. and the Sofis Rigging Company will conduct the bridge inspection work.

Route 4003 McKnight Road Lane Closures Begin Thursday in Allegheny County

PennDOT District 11 is announcing lane closures on Route 4003 (McKnight Road) in the City of Pittsburgh, and Ross and McCandless townships, Allegheny County, will begin Thursday, January 2 weather permitting.

Starting Thursday, single-lane closures on McKnight Road in each direction will occur as needed between Evergreen Road/Babcock Boulevard interchange and Perrymont Road weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through mid-January. Crews will conduct drainage repairs.  

Route 4034 Little Sewickley Creek Road Closed in Sewickley Borough

PennDOT District 11 is announcing a portion of Little Sewickley Creek Road (Route 4024) in Sewickley Borough, Allegheny County has closed to traffic.

A portion of Little Sewickley Creek Road has closed due to a slide between Henry Road and Magee Road until further notice. Motorists will be detoured via Henry Road, Camp Meeting Road, and Magee Road.

Route 1029 Deer Creek Road Lane Restrictions Begin Monday in West Deer Township

PennDOT District 11 is announcing drilling work on Route 1029 (Deer Creek Road) in West Deer Township, Allegheny County will begin Monday, December 30 weather permitting.

Single-lane alternating traffic on Deer Creek Road will occur approximately 1,500 feet north of Bakerstown Culmerville Road weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through late January. Crews from JMT, Inc., Navarro & Wright, and All Ways Safe will conduct drilling and survey work.

Route 28 Sign Inspections Thursday in Allegheny County

PennDOT District 11 is announcing sign inspection work on Route 28 in Allegheny County will occur Thursday, December 19 weather permitting.

Single-lane restrictions will occur from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday in the following locations:

• Route 28 in both directions between the Harmar/I-76/Route 910 (Exit 11) and Tarentum/New Kensington/Route 366 (Exit 14) interchanges in Harmar, Frazer, Springdale, and East Deer townships and Tarentum Borough
• The northbound Harmar/I-76/Route 910 (Exit 11) exit ramp in Harmar Township. Ramp access will be maintained.

Northbound Route 28 Digital Sign Repair Work Wednesday in Allegheny County

PennDOT District 11 is announcing digital sign repair work on northbound Route 28 in Sharpsburg Borough, Allegheny County, will occur Wednesday, December 18 weather permitting.

Digital sign repair work requiring a single-lane restriction on northbound Route 28 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. between the Route 8 (Exit 5 A/B) and the Highland Park Bridge/Aspinwall (Exit 6) interchanges will occur on Wednesday, December 18.

Southbound Route 28 Single-lane Restrictions Begin Monday in Allegheny County

PennDOT District 11 is announcing single-lane restrictions on southbound Route 28 in O’Hara Township, Sharpsburg and Aspinwall boroughs, and the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County will begin Monday, December 16 weather permitting.

Single-lane restrictions will occur on southbound Route 28 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day through Friday, December 20 just south of the Highland Park Bridge/Aspinwall (Exit 6) interchange. Crews will conduct fiber optic cable repair work.

Interstate 79 Lighting Installation Work Begins Monday in Allegheny County

PennDOT District 11 is announcing shoulder restrictions on Interstate 79 in Glenfield, Sewickley Hills and Franklin Park boroughs, and Aleppo and Ohio townships, Allegheny County will begin Monday, December 16 weather permitting.

Shoulder restrictions will occur, as needed, in both directions of I-79 between Deer Run Road and I-279 each weekday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Friday, December 20. Crews will conduct lighting installation work.

Route 4003 McKnight Road Lane Restriction Begins Tuesday in Allegheny County

PennDOT District 11 is announcing a lane restriction on Route 4003 (McKnight Road) in the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, will begin Tuesday, December 10 weather permitting.

Starting Tuesday, a single-lane restriction on McKnight Road in each direction will occur as needed between Evergreen Road/Babcock Boulevard and I-279 (Parkway North) interchanges weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. through late December. Crews will conduct signal upgrades. 

The work is part of the $26.99 million McKnight Road improvement project. Work will include bridge and culvert preservation, milling and paving, base repairs, drainage upgrades and repairs, pipe cleaning, guide rail, signal, and ADA ramp upgrades, waterline replacement, concrete mountable curb replacement and new signage and pavement markings between Venture Street and Perrymont Road, including the Babcock Boulevard/Evergreen Road ramps. Before work concludes in the spring of 2025, restrictions will also include a 12-day closure of the Nelson Run Road interchange, two weekend closures at the Venture Street intersection, and several overnight ramp closures for paving operations and structure repairs. The prime contractor is Lindy Paving, Inc.

Route 4003 McKnight Road Lane Restriction Begin Monday in Allegheny County

PennDOT District 11 is announcing lane restriction on Route 4003 (McKnight Road) in the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, will begin Monday, December 9 weather permitting.

Starting Monday, a single-lane restriction on McKnight Road in each direction will occur as needed between Evergreen Road/Babcock Boulevard and I-279 (Parkway North) interchanges weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. through late December. Crews will conduct signal upgrades.  

Southbound I-279 Parkway North Overnight Lane Restrictions Begin Monday Night in Ohio Township

PennDOT District 11 is announcing bridge deck repair work on the I-279 (Parkway North) bridge over Mt. Nebo Road in Ohio Township, Allegheny County will occur Monday through Friday nights, October 21-25 weather permitting.

A single-lane restriction will occur on the bridge carrying southbound I-279 over Mt. Nebo Road from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. each night. Crews from Swank Construction Company will conduct bridge deck repairs.

The work is part of $2.97 million interstate joint repair project which includes joint sealing, bridge deck grinding and grooving, and line painting operations. Work will occur between Camp Horne Road and I-79 through late December 2024.

Route 8 Improvements Begin Monday in Allegheny County

PennDOT District 11 is announcing the start of a roadway improvement project on Route 8 (William Flinn Highway, Butler Street) in Shaler Township, Etna Borough, and the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County will begin Monday, August 19 weather permitting.

Beginning at approximately 9 a.m. on Monday, lane restrictions will occur on Route 8 between Baker Street and the 62nd Street Bridge from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays and from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. on weeknights through the end of 2024. Additionally, work will occur on weekends. A minimum of one lane of traffic will be maintained throughout the majority of the project.

Additional information will be provided when work on Route 8 north of the 62nd Street Bridge begins.

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