Monday, April 29, 2013
The restrictions began Monday, April 29.
Anyone who crosses the Hulton Bridge during the day should expect some restrictions for the next two months. Lane restrictions on the Oakmont bridge began Monday, April 29. Short term lane restrictions on the east side of the bridge will occur as needed from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day, including weekends, through June 29. Crews from Duquesne Light will be installing new poles. Flag crews will control traffic movements when necessary. Motorists are advised to use caution, allow extra time and expect changing traffic patterns when traveling through the area. ____________________ Plum-Oakmont Patch is on Facebook and on Twitter. Don't forget to sign up for our daily email newsletter by clicking here.
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Anyone heading to Harmar from Oakmont should be aware of these restrictions.
Traffic on southbound Freeport Road will be reduced to a single lane today, April 23, in Harmar Township. The southbound right lane will be closed from the Hulton Bridge (connecting to Oakmont) to Powers Run Road. Restrictions will occur from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Crews under contract with Verizon will be digging test holes to locate conduits. Motorists are advised to use caution and expect to stop when traveling through the area. Delays should be expected. __________________ Plum-Oakmont Patch is on Facebook and on Twitter . Don't forget to sign up for our dailyemail newsletter by clicking here.
Thursday, March 21, 2013
John Goold hopes other options can be explored in favor of demolition.
A Plum-Oakmont Patch reader has formed an online petition in support of saving the Hulton Bridge. John Goold recently posted the petition on Patch inviting signatures from anybody who favors exploring options that don't involve tearing down the historic bridge. The Hulton Bridge replacement in Oakmont and Harmar Township is one of the most significant upcoming PennDOT projects in the area this year. Built in 1908, Hulton Bridge carries traffic over the Allegheny River between Oakmont and Harmar and has two lanes of traffic. According to PennDOT, the scope of $60 million to $80 million project will include replacing the existing bridge with a "simple but elegant" four-lane structure just upstream of the existing bridge. Work begins in …
Monday, January 14, 2013
See where Pennsylvania Department of Transportation crews will be working this week.
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation crews will be performing maintenance work on local and nearby roads this week. Work on drainage improvement will occur through Friday, Jan. 18, in the following locations: Motorists are advised to use caution, slow down and anticipate changing traffic patterns, lane closures and possible delays when traveling through the area. _____________________ Plum-Oakmont Patch is on Facebook and on Twitter. Don't forget to sign up for our daily email newsletter by clicking here.
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
See what roads will undergo maintenance this week.
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation crews will be performing maintenance work on local and nearby roads this week. Work will occur through Friday, Jan. 11, in the following locations: Motorists are advised to use caution, slow down and anticipate changing traffic patterns, lane closures and possible delays when traveling through the area. _____________________ Plum-Oakmont Patch is on Facebook and on Twitter. Don't forget to sign up for our daily email newsletter by clicking here.
Monday, December 17, 2012
Here's a traffic update.
Short-term lane closures on Hulton Road and Freeport Road in the area of the Hulton Bridge in Oakmont and Harmar will occur Tuesday through Friday, Dec. 18 to 21, weather permitting. Crews will be taking test borings in various locations as part of the design process for a future project to replace the Hulton Bridge. Restrictions will occur as needed from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. PennDOT advises motorists to use caution, slow down and expect changing traffic patterns when traveling through the area. Visit 511pa.com or call 511 from any phone to check traffic on major roadways before traveling. ___________________ Plum-Oakmont Patch is on Facebook and on Twitter. Don't forget to sign up for our daily email newsletter by clicking …
Saturday, November 10, 2012
Miss headlines this week? Catch up!
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Monday, October 15, 2012
You might want to avoid the Hulton Bridge if you can on those days.
Work to inspect the Hulton Bridge will occur on Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 16-17, weather permitting. The bridge, which carries Hulton Road over the Allegheny River in Oakmont and Harmar Township, will be reduced to a single lane from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. as needed on both days. Traffic will alternate. Crews from SAI Consulting Engineers will conduct the work. Delays and stop conditions should be anticipated. ______________________ Plum-Oakmont Patch is on Facebook and on Twitter. Don't forget to sign up for our daily email newsletter by clicking here.
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Here's a traffic update.
Short-term lane closures on Freeport Road and Hulton Road in the area of the Hulton Bridge in Oakmont and Harmar will occur on Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 10-11, weather permitting. Crews will be taking test borings in various locations as part of the design process for a future project to replace the Hulton Bridge. Restrictions will occur as needed from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days. For details about the replacement project, read this Plum-Oakmont Patch article. Motorists are advised to use caution, slow down and expect changing traffic patterns when traveling through the area. Visit 511pa.com or call 511 from any phone to check traffic on major roadways before traveling. ______________________ Plum-Oakmont Patch is on Facebook and …
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Here's a traffic update.
Short-term single lane alternating use traffic on the bridge that carries Freeport Road over Barge Basin (Guys/Campbells Run) in Harmar will occur today, Sept. 25. Restrictions will occur as needed from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the bridge area between the Hulton Bridge and Guys Run Road—the road is located right across the Allegheny River from Oakmont Borough. Crews will be moving temporary concrete barrier for the next phase of bridge improvements. About 11,098 vehicles use this bridge on an average day. Motorists should be prepared for stop conditions and allow extra time when traveling through the area. The project includes deck replacement, structural steel painting, substructure concrete repairs, barrier, drainage, bearings, approaches …
Dawn Swidorsky
2:50 pm on Friday, March 22, 2013
This guy must not sit in the daily traffic jams. I think I read in an earlier article that he stops by to see it whenever he is in the area. 2 tractor trailer passing each other on the bridge is frightening ! I saw a school bus lose a side mirror to a truck going the other way last year. more ›