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Fort Duquesne Bridge Inspection Work this Week in Pittsburgh

PennDOT District 11 is announcing inspection activities on the Fort Duquesne Bridge (I-279) in the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, will occur Tuesday through Thursday, September 9-11 weather permitting.

Inspection activities requiring single-lane restrictions will occur from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM each day in the following locations:

·       The northbound I-279 approach ramp to the Fort Duquesne Bridge

·       The westbound I-376 approach ramp to the Fort Duquesne Bridge

·       The upper deck of the Fort Duquesne Bridge

Southbound Route 65 Ramp to Fort Duquesne Bridge Nightly Closures Next Week

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is announcing southbound Route 65 ramp to the southbound Fort Duquesne Bridge (I-279) work in the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County will occur Monday through Friday night, September 8-12 weather permitting.

Bridge deck and barrier repair work requiring the ramp that carries southbound Route 65 approach to the southbound Fort Duquesne Bridge will close to traffic nightly from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM Monday through Friday. Traffic will be detoured.

Posted Detours

Southbound Route 65 to the Fort Duquesne Bridge

·       From southbound Route 65, take the ramp to South 19/51 toward the West End Bridge

·       Cross the West End Bridge

·       Continue straight onto southbound Route 19/51 (Saw Mill Run Boulevard)

·       Take the ramp to West 376/South 19 toward Carnegie/Pittsburgh International Airport

·       Bear left toward South Truck 19/51 Uniontown

·       Stay left to East 376/South 51

·       Merge onto eastbound (inbound) I-376 (Parkway West)

·       Continue through the Fort Pitt Tunnel

·       End detour

Overnight closures are not permitted the night of any events at the North Shore stadiums and PPG Paints Arena. However, single-lane may restrictions may occur two hours after any event.

Northbound Route 28 Overnight Lane Restriction Next Week in Pittsburgh

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is announcing a lane restriction on northbound Route 28 in the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County will begin Monday, September 8 weather permitting.

A single-lane restriction will occur on northbound Route 28 near the Delafield Avenue (Exit 7) from 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM nightly through Friday, September 12. Crews from Power Contracting will conduct fiber optic cable work.

Additionally, the following ramps will have shoulder restrictions from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM each weekday through Friday, September 12:

  • Northbound Route 28 off-ramp to Etna (Exit 4)
  • Northbound Route 28 off-ramp to Route 8 South towards RD Fleming Bridge/Sharpsburg (Exit 5A)

Schedule updates will be provided throughout the project as crews move work locations.

Interstate 79 Restrictions Continue Monday night in Allegheny County

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is announcing overnight restrictions on Interstate 79 and the Wexford Interchange ramps in Franklin Park Borough and Marshall Township, Allegheny County will continue Monday night, September 8 weather permitting.

There will continue to be the following nightly restrictions each weeknight from 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM and as needed on weekends from 7:00 PM to 9:00 AM in these locations:

  • Single-lane and shoulder restrictions will occur on northbound I-79 from approximately 1.5 miles north of the I-79/I-279 split to Mingo Road
  • Temporary traffic shifts and shoulder restrictions will occur on the northbound and southbound I-79 interchange on and off-ramps at Route 910/Wexford (Exit 73)

Overnight Northbound I-279 Parkway North Lane Restrictions Next Week

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is announcing an overnight lane restriction on northbound I-279 (Parkway North) in the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, will occur Monday through Thursday, September 8-11 weather permitting.

Traffic will be reduced to a single lane on northbound I-279 near the Perrysville Avenue (Exit 5) interchange nightly Monday through Thursday from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM to allow crews to conduct preparatory shoulder paving.

Route 4003 McKnight Road Punch List Work Next Week in Allegheny County

PennDOT District 11 is announcing punch list items on Route 4003 (McKnight Road) in the City of Pittsburgh and Ross and McCandless townships, Allegheny County will occur Monday through Friday, September 8-12 weather permitting.

Single-lane restrictions on McKnight Road in each direction between Perrymont Road and Venture Street will occur as needed Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM as crews conduct painting operations.

Overnight Route 4003 McKnight Road Single-lane Restrictions Thursday Night

PennDOT District 11 is announcing single-lane restrictions on Route 4003 (McKnight Road) in Ross and McCandless townships, Allegheny County will occur Thursday night, September 4 weather permitting.

A single-lane restriction on McKnight Road in each direction will occur as needed between Seibert Road and Nelson Run Road from 8:00 PM Thursday until 6:00 AM Friday. Crews will conduct sawing and sealing operations.

Southbound I-579 Crossover Removal this Weekend in Pittsburgh

PennDOT is announcing the removal of the southbound I-579 crossover in the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County will occur Friday night through Sunday afternoon, September 5-7, weather permitting.

Beginning at approximately 9:00 PM Friday, the current traffic configuration from southbound I-279 to southbound I-579 that was implemented on June 23rd will be removed. Crews from Swank Construction will work to reestablish the original traffic pattern through 1:00 PM Sunday with the following implementations:

  • Southbound I-279 traffic to southbound I-579 will use the normal right-hand off-ramp to the Veterans Bridge (Exit 2A).
  • The current left-hand exit from southbound I-279 to southbound I-579 utilizing the High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes will be closed.
  • The ramp from southbound Route 28 to southbound I-579 will reopen to traffic.

Once the original configuration has been restored, crews will work in the closed HOV lanes in preparation for the upcoming northbound crossover, which is anticipated to begin the weekend of September 13-14. Intermittent lane restrictions may occur on I-279 during non-peak hours while the preparatory work occurs. Additional details will be provided in advance of the northbound crossover implementation.

Crews will continue to conduct repair work to bridges on I-579. The long-term repair work follows previous inspection activities where the department found significant deterioration on several piers on I-579 and the I-579 HOV lanes. Out of an abundance of caution, traffic was shifted on mainline I-579 and completely removed from the I-579 HOV lanes while analysis was conducted.  The department performed hands-on inspections of 35 piers in this location. The project team has been in constant communication to safely and efficiently develop and implement repairs while minimizing the impacts to motorists. The repair plan makes necessary long-term repairs while maintaining as much traffic flow as possible.

Route 1001 Freeport Road Drilling Begins Wednesday in Allegheny County

PennDOT District 11 is announcing drilling operations on Freeport Road (Route 1001) in Harrison Township and Brackenridge Borough, Allegheny County will begin Wednesday, September 3 weather permitting.

Lane restrictions will occur on Freeport Road between Cemetery Way and Bakerstown Road weekdays from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM through Friday, September 12. Crews from JMT and All Ways Safe will conduct drilling operations.

Interstate 79, Route 910 Restrictions Continue Tuesday in Allegheny County

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is announcing weekday restrictions on Interstate 79 and the Wexford Interchange ramps in Franklin Park Borough and Marshall Township, Allegheny County will continue Tuesday, September 2 weather permitting.

There will be intermittent shoulder restrictions occurring from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Tuesday through Friday, September 2-5 in the following locations:

  • In both directions of I-79 between approximately 1.5 miles north of the I-79/I-279 split and Mingo Road
  • I-79 interchange on and off-ramps at Route 910/Wexford (Exit 73)
  • Route 910 between Nicholson Road Drive and Brandt School Road/VIP Drive

Southbound Fort Duquesne Bridge Deck Improvement Work Begins Monday Night

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is announcing bridge deck improvement work on Fort Duquesne Bridge (I-279) and associated ramps in the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County will begin Monday, August 25 weather permitting.

Bridge deck preservation work will occur on the lower deck of the Fort Duquesne Bridge beginning Monday night, August 25.  To allow this work, a nightly closure of bridge in the southbound direction will occur from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. through late February. Traffic will be detoured. Additionally, the following ramps at the northern end of the Fort Duquesne Bridge will close to traffic:

·       Southbound Route 65 approach ramp

·       Southbound I-279 approach ramp

·       Ridge Avenue/Reedsdale Street/Allegheny Avenue approach ramp

Posted Detours

Southbound Route 65 to the Fort Duquesne Bridge

·       From southbound Route 65, take the ramp to South 19/51 toward the West End Bridge

·       Cross the West End Bridge

·       Continue straight onto southbound Route 19/51 (Saw Mill Run Boulevard)

·       Take the ramp to West 376/South 19 toward Carnegie/Pittsburgh International Airport

·       Bear left toward South Truck 19/51 Uniontown

·       Stay left to East 376/South 51

·       Merge onto eastbound (inbound) I-376 (Parkway West)

·       Continue through the Fort Pitt Tunnel

·       End detour

I-279 (Parkway North) to the Fort Duquesne Bridge

·       From southbound I-279, take the ramp to North 65 toward Ohio River Boulevard

·       From northbound Route 65, take the ramp to South 19/51 toward the West End Bridge

·       Turn left onto the West End Bridge

·       Cross the West End Bridge

·       Continue straight onto southbound Route 19/51 (Saw Mill Run Boulevard)

·       Take the ramp to West 376/South 19 toward Carnegie/Pittsburgh International Airport

·       Bear left toward South Truck 19/51 Uniontown

·       Stay left to East 376/South 51

·       Merge onto eastbound (inbound) I-376 (Parkway West)

·       Continue through the Fort Pitt Tunnel

·       End detour

Allegheny Avenue/Ridge Avenue to the Fort Duquesne Bridge

·       Take Ridge Avenue westbound

·       Ridge Avenue becomes Fulton Street

·       Turn left onto Western Avenue

·       Bear left toward South 19/51/North 65 West End Bridge/Ohio River Boulevard

·       Continue straight onto the West End Bridge

·       Cross the West End Bridge

·       Continue straight onto southbound Route 19/51 (Saw Mill Run Boulevard)

·       Take the ramp to West 376/South 19 toward Carnegie/Pittsburgh International Airport

·       Bear left toward South Truck 19/51 Uniontown

·       Stay left to East 376/South 51

·       Merge onto eastbound (inbound) I-376 (Parkway West)

·       Continue through the Fort Pitt Tunnel

·       End detour

Reedsdale Street to the Fort Duquesne Bridge

·       Follow Reedsdale Street to Allegheny Avenue

·       Turn right onto Allegheny Avenue

·       Turn left onto Ridge Avenue

·       Ridge Avenue becomes Fulton Street

·       Turn left onto Western Avenue

·       Bear left toward South 19/51/North 65 West End Bridge/Ohio River Boulevard

·       Continue straight onto the West End Bridge

·       Cross the West End Bridge

·       Continue straight onto southbound Route 19/51 (Saw Mill Run Boulevard)

·       Take the ramp to West 376/South 19 toward Carnegie/Pittsburgh International Airport

·       Bear left toward South Truck 19/51 Uniontown

·       Stay left to East 376/South 51

·       Merge onto eastbound (inbound) I-376 (Parkway West)

·       Continue through the Fort Pitt Tunnel

·       End detour

Traffic on the upper deck (northbound) of the Fort Duquesne Bridge will not be impacted.

Overnight closures are not permitted the night of any events at the North Shore stadiums and PPG Paints Arena. However, single-lane may restrictions may occur two hours after any event.

Southbound 62nd Street Bridge Weekend Closure August 22-25 in Allegheny County

PennDOT District 11 is announcing the closure of the 62nd Street Bridge (Route 8) in the southbound direction in Etna Borough and the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County will occur Friday night, August 22 through Monday morning, August 25 weather permitting.

A full closure of the 62nd Street Bridge in the southbound direction will occur from 9 p.m. Friday night continuously through 5 a.m. Monday morning to allow crews to conduct concrete repairs, mast arm foundation installation, and overhead sign repair work. Southbound traffic will be detoured.

Posted Detour

  • From southbound Route 8, take the ramp to Kittanning Street in Etna
  • Turn right onto Kittanning Street
  • Turn left onto Butler Street
  • Turn left onto Freeport Street
  • Turn right onto Bridge Street
  • Turn right onto the ramp to South 28 toward Pittsburgh
  • From southbound Route 28, take the left-hand ramp to 40th Street Bridge/Lawrenceville (Exit 3A)
  • Cross the 40th Street Bridge
  • Turn left onto Butler Street
  • Follow Butler Street back to the 62nd Street Bridge
  • End detour

Traffic in the northbound direction will not be impacted this weekend.

A second weekend closure of the 62nd Street Bridge in the southbound direction is tentatively scheduled for the weekend of September 5-8. Additional details will be provided in advance of the work. The first northbound closure of the bridge is slated for the weekend of September 12-15.

Route 4011 Rochester Road Lane Restrictions Begin Monday in Ross Township

PennDOT District 11 is announcing lane restrictions on Rochester Road (Route 4011) in Ross Township, Allegheny County will begin Monday, August 11 weather permitting.  

Single-lane alternating traffic controlled by flaggers will occur on Rochester Road between Reis Run Road/Sewickley Oakmont Road and Nocklyn Drive weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through mid-November to complete the culvert replacement project. The culvert is expected to reopen to traffic this weekend. Crews will conduct stream remediation work, roadway improvements, and miscellaneous punch list items.

Route 4019 Mt. Royal Boulevard Overnight Restrictions

PennDOT District 11 is announcing roadway improvement work on Mt. Royal Boulevard (Route 4019) in Hampton and Shaler townships, Allegheny County will begin Tuesday night, July 15 weather permitting.

Single-lane alternating traffic will occur between Route 8 and Grant Avenue weeknights from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. through late November. Crews will conduct roadway improvement work. Flaggers will assist motorists through the work zone. Intermittent daylight restrictions will occur as needed.

Route 8 Butler Street Improvements Underway in Pittsburgh

PennDOT District 11 is announcing roadway improvement work is underway on Route 8 (Butler Street) in the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County.

Single-lane restrictions will occur on Route 8 between the 62nd Street Bridge and Baker Street from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays and from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. on weeknights through late October. Additionally, work will occur on weekends as needed.

I-279 Joint Rehabilitation Begins Wednesday Night in Allegheny County

PennDOT District 11 is announcing joint habilitation activities on Interstate 279 (Parkway North) in Ross Township and Franklin Park Borough, Allegheny County will begin Wednesday night, April 2 weather permitting.

Lane restrictions will occur weeknights from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m., as needed, in both directions of I-279 between the Camp Horne Road (Exit 8) interchange and I-79 as crews conduct joint sealing, bridge deck improvements, and line painting operations. Weekend work will occur as needed.

The overall project will continue through late October.

Route 1010 Harts Run Road Improvement Work Resumes Monday in Allegheny County

PennDOT District 11 is announcing roadway improvement work on Route 1010 (Harts Run Road) in Indiana and Hampton townships, Allegheny County will begin Monday, March 10 weather permitting.

Single-lane alternating traffic will occur on Harts Run Road between Route 8 and Saxonburg Boulevard weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. through late October as crews conduct drainage improvements, surveying, and milling and paving operations. The prime contractor is A. Liberoni, Inc. on this $11.89 million group paving project.

 

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