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.
Friday, March 15, 2013
Scott Weston, instructor at Oakmont Martial Arts, shared these beautiful photos with the Plum-Oakmont Patch.
It seems as though two bald eagles have been nesting in Harmar—and they're visible from Oakmont! According to WTAE, a pair of eagles are calling the ridge above Route 28 (right across from the Hulton Bridge in Harmar) home. Scott Weston, instructor at Oakmont Martial Arts, along Hulton Road took photos of the magestic creatures and shared them with the Plum-Oakmont Patch. To see more of his photos, visit the ATA Martial Arts Oakmont Facebook page. Have you spotted the eagles? Take photos? Share them with us by clicking the "Upload Photos and Videos" button. ___________________ Plum-Oakmont Patch is on Facebook and on Twitter. Don't forget to sign up for our daily email newsletter by clicking here.
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
This year’s PennDOT construction work will include $282 million worth of road and bridge improvement projects.
This year’s PennDOT construction work will include $282 million worth of road and bridge improvement projects that hit every corner of Allegheny County. About half of the money being spent on road projects in the county will be spent on bridge reconstruction. One of the most significant projects to begin this year, is the Hulton Bridge replacement in Oakmont and Harmar, according to PennDOT officials. PennDOT District 11 Executive Dan Cessna said during a press conference last week that the project is estimated to cost between $60 million and $80 million. He said the project would begin in August and is "certainly significant for this region." Hulton Bridge, which carries traffic over the Allegheny River between Oakmont and Harmar Township…
Here's a look at roadwork occurring in the area this week.
Crews from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation will be working on roads in Plum and nearby through Friday, March 8. Here's a look at where crews will be: Motorists should 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.
Friday, February 22, 2013
Here's an update from PennDOT.
traffic signal maintenance and improvements at the intersection of Route 910 and Freeport Road in Harmar Township will begin on Saturday, Feb. 23, weather permitting. Crews will replace lights, install new signal loops and perform other electrical maintenance in the intersection. Various lane closures and traffic shifts will occur while work occurs through March 1 according the following schedule: All turning movements will be accommodated. Bronder Technical Services will perform the work. Motorists should 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 …
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 …
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Traffic will be affected all week.
If you don't like sittingin traffic, you might want to avoid the Hulton Bridge next week. Work to inspect the Hulton Bridge will occur daily next week, Nov. 12 to 16, weather permitting. The bridge carries Hulton Road over the Allegheny River in Oakmont and Harmar Township. Crews from SAI Consulting Engineers will conduct the work to inspect, clean and paint various areas of the structure. Single lane alternating use traffic will occur from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. as needed each day. 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 …
Monday, October 1, 2012
A cleanup event was held in the area Saturday, Sept. 29.
Volunteers with Paddle Without Pollution picked up litter along the Allegheny Riverbanks, near Harmar and Oakmont on Saturday. The mission of the organization is to restore and protect the health of the rivers, streams, lakes and wetlands of Pennsylvania through hands-on stewardship and education. Here's a look at some of the volunteers and some of the litter they picked up along the way. For more information about the organization or a future clean-up event, visit www.paddlewithoutpollution.com. _______________________ Plum-Oakmont Patch is on Facebook and on Twitter. Don't forget to sign up for our daily email newsletter by clicking here.
Lisa Kelly
2:21 pm on Monday, March 18, 2013
So exciting, we are going to go down to watch them on a nice day.......... more ›