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

PennDOT District 11 is announcing a long-term single-lane restriction on Washington Pike (Route 50) in Collier Township, Allegheny County will begin Thursday evening, April 11 weather permitting.

The single-lane restriction will occur on westbound Washington Pike (Route 50) between the I-79 interchange and Commercial Drive beginning at approximately 7 p.m. Thursday, April 11. The single-lane restriction will remain in place around-the-clock through late July to allow crews to perform drainage upgrades, roadway widening and sidewalk work, and ADA curb ramp improvements. The sidewalk will be closed, and pedestrians will utilize a temporary pedestrian pathway. There will be directional detour signs along the route.

Please use caution when driving through the area. Work zone safety is everyone’s responsibility.

Work on this $5.61 million widening project began in November 2022. Work in 2024 will include 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. The restaurant will be relocated further back from the roadway to allow for the roadway widening and intersection improvements. 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. The overall project is anticipated to conclude in late 2024. 

Route 2040 Broughton Road Improvements Continue

PennDOT District 11 is announcing roadway improvement work on Route 2040 (Broughton Road) in the Municipality of Bethel Park and South Park Township, Allegheny County will continue Monday, April 8 weather permitting.

Single-lane alternating traffic on Broughton Road between Library Road (Route 88) and Horning Road will occur weekdays from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through early May. Crews from Mele & Mele & Sons, Inc. will conduct miscellaneous construction activities. 

Route 3037 Castle Shannon Boulevard Gas Line Work

​PennDOT District 11 is announcing gas line work on Castle Shannon Boulevard (Route 3037) in Castle Shannon Borough and the Municipality of Mt. Lebanon, Allegheny County will begin Monday, March 4 weather permitting.

Single-lane alternating traffic will occur on Castle Shannon Boulevard between Crystal Drive and Willow Avenue weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and weeknights from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. through late June. Bi-directional traffic will be maintained in areas where spacing allows. Crews from NPL Construction will conduct gas line installation work for Columbia Gas.

PennDOT is not involved in this work and is providing this information as a public service announcement only. For further information contact Brian Dawson at 412-852-8251.

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