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Daylight Traffic Stoppages on I-376 (Parkway East) and Route 885 (Boulevard of the Allies) in the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County,  Monday through Thursday, March 27-30 weather permitting.

Intermittent short-term traffic stoppages of 15 minutes or less will occur on the Boulevard of the Allies between Hamlet Street and the Crosstown Boulevard and on I-376 under the Birmingham Bridge from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Crews will conduct steel repairs and bridge pin and hanger replacements.

Preservation work on two mainline Route 885 Boulevard of the Allies bridges and several ramps at the interchange are included in this $35.41 million project. Work will include bridge deck repairs and overlays, expansion dam replacements, steel superstructure and substructure repairs, bearing replacements, full painting, concrete substructure repairs, downspout replacements, drainage repairs, signing and pavement parking upgrades and other miscellaneous construction activities. Motorists will encounter short term lane closures, night and weekend closures of the ramps and Route 885 in each direction, weekend lane restrictions, and overnight directional closures of I-376 Parkway East, long-term closures of Forbes Avenue, Brady Street, and ramps at the Birmingham Bridge. Short-term and weeknight lane closures of Second Avenue are also included throughout this multi-year project.

PennDOT District 11 is announcing lane restrictions on the I-279 (Parkway North) and Route 65 approaches to the Fort Duquesne Bridge in the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, will occur Monday and Tuesday nights, March 27-28 weather permitting.

A single-lane restriction will occur on the Fort Duquesne Bridge approaches from southbound I-279 and southbound Route 65 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. each night.

PennDOT crews will conduct the routine inspection.

10th Street Bypass Closure Begins Saturday March 25th, 2023

​PennDOT District 11 is advising motorists that a full closure of the 10th Street Bypass (Route 2128) between I-279 Parkway North/Fort Duquesne Bridge and Fort Duquesne Boulevard will occur around-the-clock from 6 a.m. Saturday continuously through 6 a.m. Monday, April 3. Traffic will be detoured via Fort Duquesne Boulevard.

Crews from Gulisek Construction will conduct concrete pavement repairs and drainage upgrades on this $1.37 million improvement project.

Armstrong Tunnel

The inbound Armstrong Tunnel connecting Second Avenue (near the 10th Street Bridge) to Forbes Avenue will remain closed for an extended period through Winter 2024.

Rachel Carson (Ninth Street) Bridge to Close to Traffic on Weekday Evenings Beginning on Monday, December 12, and Set to Extend Through Late February 2023

The Allegheny County Department of Public Works announced that today the Rachel Carson (Ninth Street) Bridge will close from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. on weekday nights – except during inclement weather – starting on Monday, December 12, 2022. The overnight closures, which are expected to last at least two months, are required for installation of enhanced lighting.

Traffic will be detoured using Fort Duquesne Boulevard, the Andy Warhol (Seventh Street) Bridge, and Isabella Street. One sidewalk will remain open to pedestrians throughout the closure.

After work on the Rachel Carson Bridge is complete, crews will begin installing enhanced lighting on the Andy Warhol Bridge. That also will require overnight closures for at least two months. When a start date for overnight closures on the Andy Warhol Bridge is finalized, that information will be provided to the public via press release, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Nextdoor, and Allegheny Alerts.

Installation of enhanced lighting on the Roberto Clemente (Sixth Street) Bridge is anticipated to occur late next year. The bridge is currently closed for rehabilitation work, and it is not expected to reopen until December 2023

Long-Term Around-the-Clock Single-Lane Restrictions in Both Directions on 10th Street Bypass Through Early March 2023

​PennDOT District 11 is advising motorists that lane restrictions will continue on the 10th Street Bypass (Route 2128) in the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County.

Long-term, around-the-clock single-lane restrictions in both directions on the 10th Street Bypass will continue through early March between I-279 Parkway North/Fort Duquesne Bridge and Fort Duquesne Boulevard. Crews will conduct repair work on the Roberto Clemente 6th Street Bridge rehabilitation project.

Roberto Clemente (Sixth Street) Bridge to Close to All Traffic on February 14 for Rehabilitation & Will Remain Closed Through December 2023

The Department of Public Works announced today that the Roberto Clemente (Sixth Street) Bridge in the City of Pittsburgh will close to vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic beginning at 6 a.m. on Monday, February 14, 2022. The closure, which is expected to end in December 2023, is
required for a $34.4 million bridge rehabilitation project.

Outbound vehicle traffic will be detoured using Fort Duquesne Boulevard, the Andy Warhol (Seventh Street) Bridge, Sandusky Street, East Lacock Street, and Federal Street. Inbound vehicle traffic will be detoured using East General Robinson Street, Sandusky Street, the Andy Warhol Bridge, and Fort Duquesne Boulevard. Bicycle and pedestrian traffic will be detoured using Fort Duquesne Boulevard, the Andy Warhol Bridge, and Isabella Street. The Three Rivers Heritage Trail remain open near the bridge on the North Shore and Downtown for the duration of the project.

For additional information about this rehabilitation project, view Allegheny County’s recent press release.

Smithfield Street Bridge Improvements Begin on September 12 & Will Extend Through Summer 2024

Bridge set to Close Sunday Night, 9/11, for Preparatory Work. PennDOT District 11 is announcing preservation work on the Smithfield Street Bridge which carries Route 3027 over the Monongahela River in the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, will begin Monday, September 12 weather permitting.

Beginning at 6 a.m. Monday morning, a single lane of traffic will close long-term on the Smithfield Street Bridge. Bi-directional traffic will be maintained on the bridge. Additionally, one sidewalk will remain open during each phase of construction. The western sidewalk, the side closest to Point State Park, will remain open during the first phase. Motorists will see lane restrictions on East Carson Street, Fort Pitt Boulevard, and I-376 (Parkway East). Details will be provided in advance of the restrictions being implemented.

Beginning at 8 p.m. Sunday night, a full closure of the Smithfield Street Bridge will occur for line painting and sign installation in preparation for the preservation work. Traffic will be detoured. The bridge will reopen to traffic at 6 a.m. Monday morning.

Immediate Closure: This Weekend – Sunday Night, September 11^th through Monday Morning, September 12^th  – Full Closure of the Smithfield St. Bridge (see attached press release)

• A Full Closure of the Smithfield Street Bridge will occur starting at 8pm, Sunday, September 11^th through 6am, Monday, September 12^th. (weather dependent)
• Crews will complete line painting and sign installation in preparation for preservation work.
• Traffic will be detoured. Refer to attached press release for detour information.

Long-term Single Lane Restriction: Next Week – Monday, September 12^th

• A long-term Single-Lane restriction on the Smithfield Street Bridge will be implemented starting 6am Monday, September 12^th. (weather dependent)

• Bi-directional traffic will be maintained on the bridge.
• One sidewalk will remain open during each phase of construction. During the first phase of construction, the western sidewalk (closest to Point State Park) will remain open.
• Motorist should expect delays and proceed with caution through the work zone.

Posted Detour:

Northbound Smithfield Street Bridge:

• Take East Carson Street
• Turn left onto 10^th Street Bridge
• Turn left onto Second Avenue
• Turn left onto B Street
• Turn right onto First Avenue
• Turn left onto Grant Street
• Turn right onto Fort Pitt Boulevard
• End detour

Southbound Smithfield Street Bridge:

• From Smithfield Street head north
• Turn right onto Boulevard of the Allies
• Take slight right onto Second Avenue
• Turn right onto 10^th Street Bridge
• Turn right onto East Carson Street
• End Detour

This $8.49 million bridge preservation project includes steel repairs, spot painting, replacing existing sidewalk in two of the four spans, replacing the epoxy deck surface, concrete deck repairs, concrete and masonry substructure repairs, as well as upgrades to the lane control system and installation of pedestrian signals at the Fort Pitt Boulevard intersection. The project also includes minor preservation work to the bridge carrying Smithfield Street over Station Square Drive.

The project will have single-lane traffic maintained throughout the project duration with two full weekend closures expected. Bus traffic will be maintained during the weekend closures and pedestrian access will be maintained throughout the project. The project is expected to be completed in the summer of 2024.

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