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McKeesport-Duquesne Bridge Full Closure Begins Saturday in Allegheny County

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is announcing the full closure of the McKeesport-Duquesne Bridge, which carries Route 2114 over the Monongahela River, in the cities of McKeesport and Duquesne, Allegheny County will begin Saturday morning, March 14 weather permitting.

Beginning at approximately 10:00 AM Saturday, the McKeesport-Duquesne Bridge will close to traffic around-the-clock through Tuesday afternoon, April 7. Crews from Mosites Construction will conduct barrier removal work, concrete shoulder placement, and bridge containment installation work during the closure to prepare for the first phase of construction. The sidewalks on the bridge will remain open during the closure. Once the bridge reopens, a long-term traffic shift with a single lane of traffic in each direction will be maintained on the structure.

Traffic will be detoured during the closure.

Posted Detours

From North of the Bridge

• Take Route 837 (South Duquesne Boulevard) northbound
• South Duquesne Boulevard becomes Kennywood Boulevard
• Kennywood Boulevard becomes River Road
• From the left lane, take the ramp to 376 toward Rankin Bridge/Swissvale
• Turn right at the light and cross the Rankin Bridge
• Take the Rankin/Braddock ramp
• Turn left onto Braddock Avenue
• Turn right onto East Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard
• East Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard becomes Bowman Avenue
• Follow Bowman Avenue to the McKeesport-Duquesne Bridge
• End detour

From South of the Bridge

• Take Route 148 (Fifth Avenue) northbound
• Turn left onto US 30 (Lincoln Highway)
• Turn left onto Navy-Marine Corp Way
• Turn right onto East Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard
• Turn left on to Braddock Avenue
• Braddock Avenue becomes Kenmawr Avenue
• Turn right onto the ramp to the Rankin Bridge
• Cross the Rankin Bridge to Route 837
• Turn left onto Route 837 (River Road)
• River Road becomes Kennywood Boulevard
• Kennywood Boulevard becomes South Duquesne Boulevard
• Follow South Duquesne Boulevard back to the McKeesport-Duquesne Bridge
• End detour

Work on this $50.77 million bridge preservation project includes the following:

• Full structure painting
• Concrete repairs to barriers, sidewalks, and substructure units
• Bearing replacement and maintenance
• Steel member repairs
• Replacement of deck joints, approach slabs, impact attenuators, sign structures, and protective fencing
• Curb ramp installation
• Drainage repairs
• Sidewalk, barrier, and gutterline cleaning and sealing
• Application of an epoxy resin protective coating on concrete substructure units
• Replacement of existing luminaires with LED luminaires mounted to existing mast arms, and replacement of navigation lights and placards
• Latex modified concrete deck overlay
• Installation of wayfinding signs for the Three Rivers Water Trail
• Replacement of DLC conduit and service vault cages under the eastern bridge sidewalk
• Other miscellaneous construction activities

Please use caution if traveling through the area. Work zone safety is everyone’s responsibility.

To help keep motorists informed as work progresses, PennDOT has created an email distribution list for the McKeesport-Duquesne Bridge traffic advisories and construction updates. Enroll by sending email addresses to stcowan@pa.gov. Please write “Subscribe – McKeesport-Duquesne Bridge” in the subject line.

Route 50 Washington Pike Lane Restriction Wednesday in Collier Township

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is announcing a single-lane restriction on Washington Pike (Route 50) in Collier Township, Allegheny County will occur Wednesday, March 4 weather permitting.

There will be a single-lane restriction in the westbound direction of Washington Pike between the I-79 interchange and Stafford Avenue from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM to accommodate pavement survey work.

Route 2040 Lebanon Church Road, Curry Hollow Road Improvement Work Starts

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is announcing lane restrictions on Route 2040 (Lebanon Church Road, Curry Hollow Road) in West Mifflin, Pleasant Hills, and Baldwin boroughs, and South Park Township, Allegheny County will begin on Monday, March 2 weather permitting.  

Around-the-clock single-lane restrictions will begin at approximately 5:00 AM Monday in the following locations:

·       Lebanon Church Road between Ceco and Route 51 (Clairton Boulevard) through early September. Crews will conduct waterline installation, storm drainage improvements, concrete curb work, concrete base repair, paving, and block wall work.

·       Curry Hollow Road between Route 51 (Clairton Boulevard) and Arbor Lane through early September. Crews will conduct waterline installation, storm drainage improvements, concrete curb work, concrete base repair, paving, driveway adjustments, concrete sidewalk work.

·       Curry Hollow Road between Arbor Lane and Broughton Road through late June. Crews will conduct signal work, curb replacement, drainage improvements, and paving.

Route 51 Clairton Boulevard Lane Restrictions Resume Monday in Allegheny County

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is announcing lane restrictions on Route 51 (Clairton Boulevard) in Pleasant Hills Borough, Allegheny County will begin Monday, March 2 weather permitting.

Single-lane restrictions will occur on Route 51 in both directions between East Bruceton Road and Mall Drive weekdays from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM through late March.  Crews from Lindy Paving will conduct concrete median removal work. At least one lane will remain open in each direction during this phase of work.

Northbound Route 837 Closure at the McKeesport-Duquesne Bridge Begins Next Week

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is announcing the closure of the northbound Route 837 ramp under the McKeesport-Duquesne Bridge in the City of Duquesne, Allegheny County will begin Monday, March 2 weather permitting.

Northbound Route 837 will close to traffic at the McKeesport-Duquesne Bridge daily from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM through Sunday, March 8. All northbound Route 837 traffic will be detoured onto the McKeesport-Duquesne Bridge.

Posted Detour

·       From northbound Route 837 take the left-hand ramp onto the McKeesport-Duquesne Bridge toward McKeesport

·       Cross the McKeesport-Duquesne Bridge

·       Continue straight to North 148/30

·       Merge onto northbound Route 148 (Fifth Avenue)

·       Turn left onto US 30 (Greensburg Avenue)

·       Turn left onto Navy-Marine Corp Way

·       Turn right onto East Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard

·       Turn left on to Braddock Avenue

·       Braddock Avenue becomes Kenmawr Avenue

·       Turn right onto the ramp to the Rankin Bridge

·       Cross the Rankin Bridge to Route 837

·       Turn left onto Route 837 to return to the McKeesport-Duquesne Bridge

·       End detour

Route 2040 Lebanon Church Road, Curry Hollow Road Lane Restrictions Resume

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is announcing lane restrictions on Route 2040 (Lebanon Church Road, Curry Hollow Road) in West Mifflin, Pleasant Hills, and Baldwin boroughs, and South Park Township, Allegheny County will resume on Wednesday, February 18 weather permitting.  

Single-lane restrictions will occur on Route 2040 in both directions between the Ceco Drive/Lebanon Church Road intersection and the Brownsville Road/Curry Hollow Road intersection weekdays from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM through early March. Crews will conduct pothole repairs and traffic device maintenance work.

Northbound Route 51 Clairton Boulevard Daylight Lane Restriction Starts Monday

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is announcing a lane restriction on northbound Route 51 (Clairton Boulevard) in Pleasant Hills Borough, Allegheny County will begin Monday, February 16 weather permitting.

A single-lane restriction will occur on northbound Route 51 at the intersection with North Lewis Run Road from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM weekdays through late February. Crews from Lindy Paving will conduct ADA curb ramp installation work.  

McKeesport-Duquesne Bridge Traffic Shifts Begin Next Week in Allegheny County

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is announcing traffic shifts on the McKeesport-Duquesne Bridge, which carries Route 2114 over the Monongahela River in the cities of McKeesport and Duquesne, Allegheny County will begin Monday, February 16 weather permitting.

Traffic shifts will occur on the McKeesport-Duquesne Bridge from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily through mid-March to allow crews from Mosites Construction to conduct containment installation. Bi-directional traffic will be maintained on the bridge and the sidewalks will remain open during this work.

Cochran Road, Kelso Road Lane Restrictions this Week in Mount Lebanon

PennDOT District 11 is announcing lane restrictions on Route 19 (Cochran Road) and Route 3034 (Kelso Road) in the Municipality of Mount Lebanon, Allegheny County will begin today, Monday, January 12 weather permitting.  

Single-lane restrictions will occur from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM each day according to the following schedule:

Monday, January 12

·         Kelso Road between Bethany Drive and Moreland Drive

Tuesday, January 13

·         Kelso Road between Bethany Drive and Moreland Drive

·         Cochran Road between Washington Road and Florida Avenue

Wednesday, January 14

·         Kelso Road between Bethany Drive and Moreland Drive

·         Kelso Road between Pembroke Drive and Bower Hill Road

·         Cochran Road between Washington Road and Florida Avenue

Thursday, January 15

·         Kelso Road between Pembroke Drive and Bower Hill Road

·         Cochran Road between Washington Road and Florida Avenue

Friday, January 16

·         Kelso Road between Pembroke Drive and Bower Hill Road

Route 3069 West Liberty Avenue Restrictions this Week in Dormont

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is announcing lane restrictions on West Liberty Avenue (Route 3069) in Dormont Borough, Allegheny County will occur Tuesday through Friday, December 16-19 weather permitting.  

Lane restrictions will occur on West Liberty Avenue at the intersection with Biltmore Avenue from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM each day. Flaggers will assist motorists through the work zone. Crews from JR Contracting, Inc. will conduct waterline installation work.  

Route 2045 Pittsburgh-McKeesport Boulevard Lane Restriction Underway

PennDOT District 11 is announcing gas facility work is underway on Route 2045 (Pittsburgh-McKeesport Boulevard) in Dravosburg Borough, Allegheny County.

A single-lane restriction will occur around-the-clock on Pittsburgh-McKeesport Boulevard in the northbound direction between Fleetwood Manor Road and Bettis Road through late December. Crews from the M. O’Herron Company will conduct sub-surface gas facility installation work for Peoples Gas.

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