ROUTE 65 MARSHALL AVENUE INTERCHANGE PHASE III IMPROVEMENTS JAN. 21- AUG IN PITTSBURGH
Work to continue improvements at the Route 65 (Ohio River Boulevard)/Route 19 (Marshall Avenue) Interchange in the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, will begin on Monday, Jan. 21, weather permitting.

Phase III includes rehabilitating two ramp structures over Norfolk Southern Railway, construction of a new pedestrian ramp to Beaver Avenue and other improvements. The prime contractor for Phase III is the Trumbull Corporation of Pittsburgh. Overall work will conclude in late fall 2013.
 
Beginning at 6 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 21, the ramp from southbound (inbound) Route 65 to Beaver Avenue will be closed long-term through late August. Crews will rehabilitate the ramp. Signs will be posted to guide motorists.

Posted detour:
• Continue southbound on Route 65
• Exit at Reedsdale Street
• Turn left onto Fontella Street
• Travel under Route 65
• Left onto Ridge Avenue
• Left onto Western Avenue
• Continue onto Chateau Street
• Bear left traveling under Route 65
• Access Beaver Avenue
• End detour

Alternative routes should be considered. Motorists should use caution, allow extra time and expect changing patterns when traveling through the area.