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Route 2040 Lebanon Church Road Utility Work Starts Friday in Pleasant Hills

PennDOT District 11 is announcing a single-lane restriction on westbound Lebanon Church Road (Route 2040) in Pleasant Hills Borough, Allegheny County will begin Friday, September 20 weather permitting.

A single-lane restriction will occur on westbound Lebanon Church Road between Glenburn Drive and Rich Allen Drive weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Wednesday, September 25. Crews will conduct utility work.

Route 837 Kennywood Boulevard Bridge Inspection Next Week in Duquesne

PennDOT District 11 is announcing lane restrictions on Route 837 (Kennywood Boulevard) in the City of Duquesne, Allegheny County will occur Monday, September 23 through Saturday, September 28 weather permitting.

Single-lane and shoulder restrictions will occur in each direction on the Route 837 structure over the Union Railroad yard between Overland Avenue and North Second Street for bridge inspection work. Restrictions will occur from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. 

Northbound Route 51 Clairton Boulevard Lane Restrictions Wednesday Night in Pleasant Hills

​PennDOT District 11 is announcing lane restrictions on northbound Route 51 (Clairton Boulevard) in Pleasant Hills Borough, Allegheny County will occur Wednesday night, September 18 weather permitting.

A single-lane restriction will occur on northbound Route 51 at North Lewis Run Road continuing approximately one quarter mile from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. for emergency waterline replacement work.

Inbound Liberty Tunnel Overnight Lane Restriction Tuesday Night in Pittsburgh

PennDOT District 11 is announcing a lane restriction in the inbound (northbound) Liberty Tunnel in the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, will occur Tuesday night, September 17.

A single-lane restriction will occur in the inbound direction of the Liberty Tunnel from 9:30 p.m. Tuesday night through 4:30 a.m. Wednesday morning as crews conduct lighting and electrical work.

Route 3009 Baptist Road Waterline Work Underway in Whitehall

PennDOT District 11 is announcing lane restrictions are underway on Baptist Road (Route 3009) in Whitehall Borough, Allegheny County.

Single-lane alternating traffic will occur on Baptist Road between Hamilton Road and Weyman Road weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. through late November. Crews from Casper Colosimo & Son will conduct waterline installation work.

Route 3037 Castle Shannon Boulevard Restrictions Next Week in Castle Shannon

​PennDOT District 11 is announcing utility work on Castle Shannon Boulevard (Route 3037) in Castle Shannon Borough, Allegheny County will occur Monday through Friday, September 9-13 weather permitting.

Single-lane restrictions will occur on Castle Shannon Boulevard at the intersection with Willow Avenue from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Willow Avenue will close to traffic at the intersection. Crews will conduct drilling operations.

Motorists on Willow Avenue east of Castle Shannon Boulevard will use Park Avenue and Myrtle Avenue.  Motorists on Willow Avenue west of Castle Shannon Boulevard will use Bockstoce Avenue and Mt. Lebanon Avenue.

Route 2017 Douglas Run Road Daylight Lane Restrictions Begin Monday in Elizabeth Township

PennDOT District 11 is announcing utility work on Douglas Run Road (Route 2017) in Elizabeth Township, Allegheny County will begin Monday, August 26 weather permitting.

Single-lane alternating traffic will occur weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. through early October between Smithdale Road and Pineview Drive for water line installation. 

Route 51 Saw Mill Run Boulevard Closure Extended Through Thursday, August 29 in Pittsburgh

PennDOT District 11 is announcing the closure of Route 51 (Saw Mill Run Boulevard) between Crane Avenue and Woodruff Street in the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County will continue through Thursday afternoon, August 29 weather permitting.

Due to unforeseen field conditions and utility relocation work, the demolition work on the Route 51 bridge between Crane Avenue and Woodruff Street will continue through 3 p.m. Thursday afternoon. Route 51 will remain closed around-the-clock continuously and traffic will be detoured.

Posted Car Detours

Northbound Route 51

From northbound Route 51, take the ramp to 579 toward Downtown/South Side

Turn right and continue through the Liberty Tunnel

Cross the Liberty Bridge and take the ramp to 376 East toward Oakland/Monroeville/Boulevard of the Allies

Turn left onto the Boulevard of the Allies toward Downtown Pittsburgh

Turn left onto Stanwix Street

Take the ramp to 376 West toward the Fort Pitt Bridge/Airport

From westbound I-376, cross the Fort Pitt Bridge and continue through the Fort Pitt Tunnel

Take the ramp to 19 South toward Banksville Road (Exit 69A)

Continue toward Truck 19/51 South toward Uniontown

Bear left toward 376 East/51 South

Merge onto Banksville Road

Take the ramp to Route 19/51 North toward the West End Circle (Exit 69C)

End detour

Southbound Route 51

From southbound Route 19/51, take the ramp to 376 West/19 South toward Carnegie/Pittsburgh International Airport 

Bear left toward 19 South toward Banksville Road

Bear left toward 376 East/51 South

Merge onto Banksville Road

Merge onto eastbound I-376 (Parkway West)

Continue through the Fort Pitt Tunnel and across the Fort Pitt Bridge

Take the ramp to the Boulevard of the Allies/Liberty Avenue/PPG Arena (Exit 70A)

Bear right onto the Boulevard of the Allies

Turn right to Route 19/51 toward the Liberty Bridge

Cross the Liberty Bridge and continue through the Liberty Tunnel

Take the ramp to 51 South toward Uniontown

End detour

Posted Truck Detours

Northbound Route 51

From northbound Route 51, take the ramp to 579 toward Downtown/South Side

Turn left onto Truck 19 South (West Liberty Avenue) toward Dormont

Turn right onto Bower Hill Road

Turn right onto Route 121 (Cochran Road)

Bear right onto Green Tree Road toward 376/North 121

Take the ramp to 376 East toward Pittsburgh

From eastbound I-376, take the ramp to Route 19/51 North toward the West End Circle (Exit 69C)

End detour

Southbound Route 51

From southbound Route 19/51, take the ramp to 376 West/19 South toward Carnegie/Pittsburgh International Airport

Stay right to 376 West toward Carnegie/Airport

Merge onto westbound I-376 (Parkway West)

Take the ramp to Route 121 toward Green Tree/Crafton (Exit 67)

Bear right toward Route 121 South toward Green Tree

Follow Route 121 (Greentree Road) to Cochran Road

Turn left onto Cochran Road (Route 121)

Turn left onto Bower Hill Road

Turn left onto Truck 19 North (West Liberty Avenue)

Take the ramp to 51 South toward Uniontown

End detour

Bridge demolition work, modular block wall installation, and roadway widening will occur at the Route 51 structure near Woodruff Street in the City of Pittsburgh. The $3.13 million project is expected to conclude in the fall of 2024. The long-term closure and detour for the bridge demolition work along with intermittent short-term lane restrictions will occur.  Crane Avenue and Woodruff Street will remain open to traffic.

Ridge Road Bridge to Close in Forward Township

​PennDOT District 11, in cooperation with Forward Township, is announcing the closure of the Ridge Road structure over Perry Mill Run near Pangburn Hollow Road is underway in Forward Township, Allegheny County.

Due to deterioration of several of the primary support beams identified in a recent bridge inspection the Ridge Road Bridge, located between Pangburn Hollow Road and Lytle Road, will be closed to traffic immediately until a replacement or repairs are completed.  All traffic will be detoured.

Route 50 Washington Pike Long-Term Single-Lane Restriction Extended in Collier Township

PennDOT District 11 is announcing the long-term single-lane restriction on Washington Pike (Route 50) in Collier Township, Allegheny County has been extended.

The single-lane restriction onwestbound Washington Pike (Route 50) between the I-79 interchange and Commercial Drive, which began mid-April, has been extended through early November. The single-lane restriction will remain in place to allow crews to perform drainage upgrades, roadway widening and sidewalk work, and ADA curb ramp improvements. The sidewalk will remain closed, and pedestrians will utilize a temporary pedestrian pathway. There are directional detour signs along the route.

Work on this $5.61 million widening project began in November 2022. Work in 2024 includes roadway widening to accommodate exclusive left turn lanes at the Washington Pike (Route 50) intersection with Vanadium Road. Additionally, the Washington Pike and Vanadium Road intersection will be modified to a standard plus intersection, eliminating the existing dual driveways at Eat’n Park. Other work includes new sidewalks, updated ADA curb ramps, traffic signal upgrades, signing and pavement marking updates, drainage guide rail work, and other miscellaneous construction. Motorists will see single-lane restrictions with one lane of traffic maintained in each direction at all times. The turn lane and other modifications at the Vanadium Road intersection are expected to help alleviate congestion in this area.

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