Friday, May 17, 2013
The tunnel will remain open Memorial Day weekend.
The outbound (eastbound) Squirrel Hill Tunnel on the Parkway East (I-376) will be closed this weekend, May 17-20. The tunnel will remain open in both directions during the upcoming Memorial Day holiday weekend, May 24-27, according to PennDOT. The closing will occur from 11 p.m. on Friday, May 17, through 6 a.m. on Monday, May 20 so that crews can begin the replacement of concrete bridge slabs inside the tunnel and continue to remove the tunnel ceiling. When overall work is completed, vertical clearance in the eastbound tunnel will increase from 13 feet-6 inches to 14 feet-9 inches. Additional improvement activities include foundation work for the sign structure of the Over Height Truck Detection System, electrical work and concrete …
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
PennDOT says motorists should use caution and be aware of changing traffic patterns when driving through the area.
Work to repair barriers on the Parkway East (I-376) will occur on Tuesday and Wednesday nights, May 14 and May 15. Crews from Penn Line Service, Inc. will perform repairs on concrete median barriers each night. The left-hand lane will be closed as needed in the following areas: Motorists should use caution and be aware of changing traffic patterns when driving through the area.
Friday, May 10, 2013
The closure will take place during the Race for the Cure.
PennDOT will close the outbound (eastbound) Squirrel Hill Tunnel on the Parkway East (I-376) during the next two weekends, May 10-13 and May 17-20. "Significant delays should be expected and alternate routes considered," according to the PennDOT news release. The closure will be taking place during the Komen Race for the Cure in Oakland on Sunday, May 12. The closures will occur from 10 p.m. on Friday through 6 a.m. on Monday. Signs will be posted to guide motorists. The posted detour will require eastbound traffic to form a single lane exiting at the Squirrel Hill/Homestead interchange (Exit 74). The inbound (westbound) tunnel will remain open while the outbound tunnel is closed, although short-term inbound traffic stoppages may occur …
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Here's a look at where PennDOT crews will be this week.
PennDOT crews will be performing maintenance work in the Plum area this week. Work will occur through Friday, May 10. Here's a look at where crews will be working: Lane closures and restrictions should be expected in work areas. ____________________ Plum-Oakmont Patch is on Facebook and on Twitter. Don't forget to sign up for our daily email newsletter by clicking here.
Monday, April 29, 2013
Crews will begin the work on Monday.
PennDOT crews will be performing maintenance work in the Plum and Oakmont area this week. Work will occur Monday, April 29 through Friday, May 3. Here's a look at where crews will be doing shoulder cutting: Lane closures and restrictions should be expected in work areas. To report roadway concerns on state routes and interstates call 1-800-FIX-ROAD. _________________ Plum-Oakmont Patch is on Facebook and on Twitter . Don't forget to sign up for our dailyemail 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.
Monday, April 22, 2013
Crews will begin the work on Monday, weather permitting.
PennDOT crews will be performing maintenance work in the Plum and Oakmont areas this week. Work will occur Monday, April 22 through Friday, April 26, weather permitting. Here's a look at where crews will be doing shoulder improvements: Lane closures and restrictions should be expected in work areas. To report roadway concerns on state routes and interstates call 1-800-FIX-ROAD.
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Here are some detour details if you're traveling on the parkway over the next few weekends.
Get ready to experience some delays on the Parkway East for the next two weekends. The outbound (eastbound) Squirrel Hill Tunnel on the parkway will be closed during the next two weekends, April 19 to 22 and April 26 to 29. The closures will begin earlier than usual—from 10 p.m. on Friday through 6 a.m. on Monday. Signs will be posted to guide motorists. The posted detour will require eastbound traffic to form a single lane exiting at the Squirrel Hill/Homestead interchange (Exit 74). Significant delays should be expected and alternate routes considered. The inbound (westbound) tunnel will remain open while the outbound tunnel is closed, although short-term inbound traffic stoppages may occur for equipment access and material removal. To…
Monday, April 15, 2013
Crews will begin the work on Monday, weather permitting
PennDOT crews will be performing maintenance work in the Plum and Oakmont areas this week. Work will occur Monday, April 15 through Friday, April 19, weather permitting. Here's a look at where crews will be doing shoulder improvements: Lane closures and restrictions should be expected in work areas. To report roadway concerns on state routes and interstates call 1-800-FIX-ROAD. _______________________ Plum-Oakmont Patch is on Facebook and on Twitter. Don't forget to sign up for our dailyemail newsletter by clicking here .
Thursday, April 11, 2013
The closing is postponed to Monday, April 15.
The bridge that carries Plum Street over Plum Creek in Oakmont and Penn Hills will be closed to traffic beginning on Monday, April 15, according to PennDOT. The bridge was originally scheduled to be closed long-term on Thursday, April 11, but that has been postponed, PennDOT said. The closure will begin at 7 a.m. on Monday and continue through early July. The bridge area is east of Allegheny River Boulevard near the intersection with Dark Hollow Road. About 2,614 vehicles use this bridge on an average day, according to PennDOT. The $1.2 million project includes replacing the bridge deck, strip seal dams, sidewalk and parapets, and other improvements. The bridge is currently rated structurally deficient, but when the project is complete, …
