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Release Date: Friday, November 11th 2011
PennDOT District 11 Weekend Construction Summary Nov. 11-14
Pittsburgh, PA– PennDOT District 11 is reminding motorists several highway and bridge improvements will occur in Allegheny County this weekend, Nov. 11-14.
All activities are weather permitting and subject to change. Motorists should plan their travels accordingly by anticipating highway work zones, slowing down, exercising patience and being safe.
PennDOT is also reminding motorists approaching lane restricted highway work zones to use all open lanes to the merge point. Please be courteous to other motorists and allow them to merge. The effectiveness of traffic flow in highway work zones is highly dependent on driver behavior. Using all lanes and allowing a consistent, courteous merge will reduce congestion and delay and help traffic move safely through the work zone.
The HOV lanes on the Parkway North (I-279) are open to all outbound traffic on weekends after 7 p.m. on Friday and remain open until 5 a.m. on Mondays. In addition, the two passenger vehicle rule does not apply during weekend hours. To alleviate congestion, motorists are encouraged to use the HOV lanes to exit the downtown area following sports games and other events on weekends.
Below is a summary of the major closings and restrictions this weekend:
Short-Term
Boulevard to Liberty Bridge
Ramp Improvements
The ramp from the westbound (inbound) Boulevard of the Allies and the Parkway East (I-376) to the southbound Liberty Bridge (Route 3069) will be closed from approximately 11:30 p.m. Friday to 6 a.m. Monday. Crews will be replacing dams and bearings on the ramp.
Full release: Boulevard of the Allies/Parkway East Ramp to Liberty Bridge Closed this Weekend in Pittsburgh
Route 28
Southbound (inbound) Route 28 (Allegheny Valley Expressway) in the City of Pittsburgh will be reduced to a single lane from 8 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday. Crews will be performing water line work in the area of the 31st Street Bridge. Brief traffic stoppages of 15 minutes or less may also occur. All ramps and exits will remain open.
Full release: Southbound Route 28 Single Lane this Weekend in Pittsburgh
I-79
Bridgework
Single lane traffic will occur on southbound I-79 between the Cranberry and Wexford interchanges (Exits 78-73) from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Crews will be mechanical grooving the new deck on the southbound bridge over Warrendale Bayne Road (Route 4052). Delays should be expected.
Full release: Southbound I-79 Single Lane Saturday in Marshall
Roadwork
Single lane traffic on I-79 from Washington County to ½ mile north of the Bridgeville interchange (Exit 54) will occur from 7 p.m. Friday to approximately 7 p.m. on Saturday. Crews will be removing and repainting lines.
Full release: I-79 Bridgeville to Washington Single Lane Friday and Saturday
Parkway East
Barrier Repairs
Single, left lane closures will occur in both directions on I-376 (Parkway East) at the Edgewood Swissvale (Exit 77) interchange from midnight Friday to noon on Saturday. Crews will be conducting median barrier repairs between the on-and-off ramps at the interchange. All ramps will remain open. Delays and possible stop conditions should be expected Saturday morning.
Full release: I-376 Barrier Repairs Saturday at Edgewood Swissvale Interchange
Boulevard of the Allies
Short-term lane closures on the Boulevard of the Allies (Route 885) in the City of Pittsburgh will occur as needed from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday between Grant Street and Ross Street. Crews will be test drilling for future improvements.
Full release: Boulevard of the Allies Lane Closures Saturday in Pittsburgh
Route 48 Boston Bridge
The Route 48 Boston Bridge in the Borough of Versailles and Elizabeth Township, Allegheny County, will be closed from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday. Work includes installing traffic signal loop sensors, barrier and wing walls, and light pole installation. Signs will be posted to guide motorists during the closure Saturday.
Full release: Route 48 Boston Bridge Closed Saturday
Route 50
Single lane traffic on Route 50 (Washington Road/Pike) and Greentree Road (Route 3052) in Collier Townships and Heidelberg Borough will occur according the following:
- Route 50 will be reduced to a single lane in each direction shifted to one side of the roadway on the bridge over Chartiers Creek in the area of the Thoms Run Road intersection from 9 a.m. on Friday morning, Nov. 11 continuously through 6 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 14. Crews will be improving approaches to the bridge.
- Single lane traffic shifted to one side of the roadway will also occur on Greentree Road at the bridge over Chartiers Creek (near the intersection with Route 50 across from Walgreens by the Exxon station) from 8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 11 continuously through 6 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 14. Crews will continue placing a latex overall on the new bridge and replacing medians.
Full release: Route 50 Single Lane Traffic Continues Friday Morning through Weekend in Collier
Long-Term
Route 65
Route 65 (Ohio River Boulevard) in the City of Pittsburgh is closed long-term in both directions at the Marshall Avenue (Route 19) interchange. Crews are rehabilitating the mainline Route 65 bridges at the interchange between the West End and McKees Rocks bridges. Traffic is being detoured using the on-and-off ramps to Beaver Avenue and California Avenue.
Full release: Route 65 Closure Continues through Early Summer 2012 at Marshall Avenue Interchange in Pittsburgh
Route 28
Northbound Route 28 is reduced to a single lane between the Chestnut Street Overpass and the 40th Street Bridge in the City of Pittsburgh through 2014.
Full release: Next Phase of Route 28 East Ohio Street Improvements Begin Monday in Pittsburgh
Crosstown I-579 Bridges and Ramps
The bridges that connect Sixth and Seventh avenues to Washington Place over I-579 near the Civic Arena are closed continuously through mid-November 2011
Full release: I-579 Crosstown Boulevard Ramp Closures Long-Term Detours Begin this Weekend in Pittsburgh
Information Resources:
For more information, visit the District 11 website, www.dot.state.pa.us, click PennDOT near you, “11” under “roadwork”. PennDOT reminds motorists to call the construction hotline at 412-429-6035 for information and current activities on the Parkway East, Parkway West, Parkway North, I-79 and Route 28. All work is weather permitting.
Call 1-800 FIX ROAD to report roadway problems and concerns.
Log on to 511pa.comor call 511 from any phone to check traffic conditions and cameras on major roadways before traveling. The 511 system also automatically feeds Twitter accounts with information such as incidents, construction notices and weather alerts. The Pittsburgh/Southwestern-region account, www.twitter.com/511PAPittsburgh, covers Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Lawrence, Washington and Westmoreland counties. Follow PennDOT to receive real-time updates.
District 11 offers specialized information for particular roadways and projects. Potential email subscribers should specify preferences for receiving information for the following categories:
- All roadways and bridges in Allegheny, Beaver or Lawrence counties;
- Weekend work and restrictions in Allegheny County (this will only include restrictions and work activities that occur on weekends);
- Parkway East (I-376);
- Parkway West (I-376) ;
- Parkway North (I-279);
- Interstate 79;
- West Liberty Avenue and Liberty Tunnel Improvements;
- Route 28 (Allegheny Valley Expressway);
- Route 65 (Ohio River Boulevard);
- Route 48 Boston Bridge;
- I-579 (Crosstown Boulevard);
- Route 50, and
- Route 19 Wexford Flats Project.
Potential subscribers should send their email address and location preferences to Press Officer Jim Struzzi at jstruzzi@pa.govor contact the PennDOT District 11 Press Office by phone at 412-429-5010.
Media Contact: Jim Struzzi, Press Officer
(412) 429-5010 (Office)
(412) 292-9357 (Cell Phone)
Source:PennDOT Engineering District 11
