Long-Term Traffic Restrictions Ahead For Commuters

If  your travels take you to Pittsburgh, take note.  PennDOT announced that long-term, around-the-clock lane restrictions will begin Monday.  The single-lane restrictions will affect both directions between the Penn Hills and Monroeville/Plum interchanges in Allegheny County.  The restrictions are scheduled to begin at approximately 7 a.m. and will remain in place through Friday, April 17, weather permitting. This work is part of a $70.1 million betterment project focused on bridge repairs and infrastructure improvements along the corridor.  The broader betterment project involves significant structural work on several bridges. This includes a superstructure replacement over Old William Penn Highway and rehabilitation for bridges spanning Lougeay Road, Sunset Drive, Thompson Run Road and the Union Railroad. Additionally, the project includes six bridge preservations along the I-376 route.  A long-term traffic crossover is scheduled to be implemented sometime this year as part of the ongoing construction timeline.  The I-376 Parkway East Betterment Project is anticipated to conclude in the fall of 2026.