Work to replace the bridge that carries Hulton Road over Plum Creek in Plum Borough and Penn Hills will begin on Monday, April 2 weather permitting.  

This bridge is not to be confused with the Hulton Bridge, which carries traffic over the Allegheny River into Oakmont or Harmar.

The $1.7 million project will remove and replace the existing bridge with a new structure and roadway approaches.

Beginning at 9 a.m. on April 2, Hulton Road will be closed to thru-traffic in the bridge area between Arbor Lane and Kirk Drive through late May. The roadway will remain open to the bridge for emergency vehicles and local residents only.

About 5,551 vehicles use this roadway on an average day. Signs will be posted to guide motorists around the closure. Alternate routes are encouraged.

Official Posted Detour:

From north traveling south

• Take Coxcomb Hill Road (Route 2082) east to Logans Ferry Road (Route 2075)
• Make right and follow Logans Ferry Road south
• From Logans Ferry Road, make right onto Leechburg Road (Route 2075/2086)
• Follow Leechburg Road west back to Hulton Road    

From south traveling north

• Same detour in opposite direction     

Motorists should be prepared for changing traffic patterns and allow extra time when traveling through the area.

The prime contractor is the Mekis Construction Corporation of Fenelton, PA.

Log on to 511pa.com or call 511 from any phone to check traffic conditions on major roadways before traveling. 

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