Friday, March 8, 2013
Here's a traffic update for those who travel on Route 28.
Traffic on southbound (inbound) Route 28 in Pittsburgh and Millvale will be reduced to a single lane this weekend, March 8 to 11, weather permitting. Crews will continue work along the southbound lanes including new utility connections. Single lane traffic will occur from 8 p.m. on Friday (tonight) continuously through 5 a.m. on Monday between the 40th Street Bridge and East Ohio Street. Motorists are advised to use caution and allow extra time when traveling on Route 28. _______________________ 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 …
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Here's a traffic update from PennDOT.
Traffic on southbound (inbound) Route 28 in the City of Pittsburgh will continue to be reduced to a single through Thursday night, Dec. 6, weather permitting. Restrictions will occur as needed from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. each night between the 31th Street Bridge and East Ohio Street exit. Crews will perform utility work. The work is part of the $36.4 million Route 28 Phase IV improvement project. The prime contractor is the Trumbull Corporation of Pittsburgh. Overall work will conclude in fall 2014. Motorists are advised to use caution and allow extra time when traveling on Route 28. Call 511 or visit 511pa.com to check traffic conditions before traveling. _______________________ Plum-Oakmont Patch is on Facebook and on Twitter. Don't forget…
Monday, October 15, 2012
Here's a look at where PennDOT road crews will be working this week.
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation road crews will be crack-and-joint sealing and patching roads in the Plum-Oakmont area this week. All activities are weather permitting. Lane closures and restrictions should be expected in work areas. Crack-and-joint sealing is a preservation activity that prolongs the life of road surfaces by preventing moisture from entering cracks and joints, which can cause potholes and premature deterioration, according to PennDOT spokesman Jim Struzzi. Short-term, slow-moving lane closures will occur in various locations according to the following schedule: Shoulder patching also will occur on Leechburg Road in Plum from Sardis to Kerr roads between Monday and Friday, Oct. 15 to 19. ______________________ …
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
See when you could expect some road restrictions and closures this week.
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation road crews will be working on the Parkway East near Plum and on the Squirrel Hill Tunnel this week. Bridge inspection activities on the Parkway East between the Penn Hills (Exit 81) and Monroeville/Plum (Exit 84) interchanges will occur on Thursday, Oct. 11, weather permitting. Lane closures will occur from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. as needed in each direction. Both directions will not be restricted simultaneously. PennDOT bridge inspection crews will conduct the work. Cleaning and maintenance activities in the outbound (eastbound) Squirrel Hill Tunnel will occur Tuesday through Thursday nights, Oct. 9 to 11. Outbound single lane traffic will occur from 10 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. each night. Motorists are …
Monday, October 8, 2012
Here's a look at where PennDOT road crews will be working this week.
A Plum road will be patched and a portion of route 28 will be closed nightly this week. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, road crews will be working in Plum, patching Leechburg Road from Sardis Road to Kerr Road. Work will occur Tuesday through Friday, Oct. 9 to 12. Southbound Route 28 also will be closed at the Millvale Interchange (Exit 3) in Millvale Monday through Wednesday nights, Oct. 8 to 10. Crews will be milling and paving southbound Route 28 over the Millvale interchange. The closures will occur from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. each night. Traffic will be detoured using the southbound on-off ramps at the interchange. Motorists are advised to use caution, slow down and anticipate changing traffic patterns, lane …
Thursday, September 27, 2012
This is the second closure, and motorists should expect significant delays.
You might want to avoid Route 28 inbound this weekend. The highway will be closed at the Millvale Interchange (Exit 3) in Millvale this weekend, Sept. 28 to Oct. 1, weather permitting. The closure will occur from 8 p.m. on Friday to 5 a.m. on Monday. Traffic will be detoured using the southbound on-off ramps at the interchange. Police will assist with traffic control to keep the detour routes moving. Crews will continue work to replace expansion dams, repair and mill and resurface the bridges that carry southbound Route 28 over the Millvale interchange. The following additional weekend closures are tentatively scheduled to occur on southbound Route 28: Motorists should expect significant delays. Additional Work Overnight single lane …
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 …
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Here's a traffic update.
Lane restrictions on portions of southbound Route 28 begin today, Sept. 5. Short term, alternating left and right lane closures will occur in Shaler Township daily from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. through Sept. 28 at the Millvale Interchange. One 12-foot travel lane will remain open at all times. Crews will conduct expansion dam replacements during the closures. Traffic in the area of the 40th Street Bridge in Millvale will be reduced to a single lane on Thursday, Sept. 6, weather permitting. The left lane will be closed from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday between the Millvale interchange (Exit 3) and the former Millvale Industrial Park south of the 40th Street Bridge. Crews will perform utility work. Motorists are advised to use caution and allow extra…
Friday, May 11, 2012
A heads up for anyone traveling through Penn Hills tonight.
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Friday, May 11, 2012
Work to improve Rodi Road in Penn Hills will occur on Friday night, May 11, weather permitting. Work includes drainage, base repair and milling and paving between Frankstown and McCrady roads. Single lane alternating use traffic will occur as needed from 8 p.m. Friday to 8 a.m. Saturday. Motorists are advised to use caution, slow down and be aware of changing traffic patterns when driving through the area. The project is included in a $5 million contract with A. Folino Construction of Oakmont for improvements on several roadways in Allegheny County. Log on to 511pa.com or call 511 from any phone to check traffic conditions on major roadways before traveling. ––––––––––––––– Plum-Oakmont Patch is on Facebook and on Twitter. Don't …
