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PennDOT announces 2021 list of major Pittsburgh-area construction projects

PennDOT announces 2021 list of major Pittsburgh-area construction projects
LONG. SOME HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING. THE $48 MILLION ROUTE 28 PROJECT CONTINUES, ADDRESSING BOTTLENECK AN CONGESTED TRAFFIC FLOW ISSUES AT THE HIGHLAND PARK BRIDGE INTERCHANGE. EXPECT LANE RESTRICTIONS AND LONG-TERM RAMP CLOSURES. PENNDOT IS INJECTING AN EXTR $12 MILLION TO $14 MILLION INTO ROUTE 28 STARTING THIS YEAR IMPROVE THE 3.5 MILES OF ROAD BETWEEN THE DELAFIELD AVENUE AND RIDC DRIVE INTERCHANGES. ALL OF THIS WORK IS EXPECTED TO BE COMPLETED IN LATE 202 I KNOW THIS PICTURE LOOKS FAMILIAR BECAUSE WE TA ABOUT THE 579 CAP URBAN CONNECTOR PROJECT NEARLY EVERY MORNING. CREWS ARE BULIDING A BRIDGE AND PARK OVER THE INTERSTATE, CREATING A LINK BETWEEN DOWNTOWN PITTSBURGH AND THE HILL DISTRICT. SIMILAR CLOSURES AND RESTRICTIONS TO WHAT YOU’ ALREADY BEEN DEALING WITH WILL CONTINUE AND WORK IS EXPECTED TO WRAP AT THE END OF THIS YEAR BECAUSE PENNDOT SAYS IT ACTUAL BENEFITTED FROM THE PANDEMIC TAKE A LISTEN. >> WE HAD A LOT OF RESTRICTIONS IN THAT CONTRACT BECAUSE IT OBVIOUSLY BUTTS AGAINST WHERE THE PENGUINS PLAY. RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF A LOT OF THE ACTIVITY IN TH CITY, SO WE HAD A LOT OF RESTRICTIONS THAT THE CONTRACTOR COULD N WORK. THE STEELER GAMES, ALL KINDS OF -- MAJOR TYPES OF EVENTS. IT ALLOWED US TO OPEN
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PennDOT announces 2021 list of major Pittsburgh-area construction projects
Drivers can expect to see construction work on many state-owned roads and bridges throughout western Pennsylvania this year.Below is a full list of 2021 road projects announced by PennDOT on Wednesday morning.Go to the District 11 page under "Regional Offices" at penndot.gov to stay updated on road work throughout the year.Stay updated with breaking news: Download the WTAE mobile appProjects continuing from 2020 with minor work remainingRoute 19 - West End Bypass to I-376 Parkway WestSlope stabilization work will continue through the early summer requiring single-lane restrictions on Route 19 between I-376 (Parkway West) and the West End interchange. Completed work includes concrete reconstruction of Route 19, lengthening of the Wabash Street deceleration ramp, the Shaler Street Bridge replacement using Accelerated Bridge Construction techniques, ramp reconstruction work, concrete median barrier construction, median shoulder improvements, rock fall fence work, guiderail updates, and the installation of an overhead lane control signs.Route 28Overnight lane restrictions have resumed on Route 28 between the Millvale (Exit 3B) interchange in Shaler Township and the Highland Park Bridge/Aspinwall (Exit 6) interchange in Sharpsburg and O'Hara Township. This year's work includes ITS system upgrades, bridge expansion dam maintenance, and concrete spall repairs and is expected to conclude in late spring. Major improvements finished in 2020 include milling and paving, bridge preservation work, reestablishment of existing slopes, concrete patching and overlay work, guide rail and drainage upgrades, utility adjustments, signing and pavement marking improvements.Route 30Completed work includes milling and resurfacing on Route 30 between Lenox Avenue in Forest Hills and Route 48 in North Versailles. Additional finished work includes drainage improvements, guide rail updates, and traffic signal and signage upgrades. Work in 2021 has resumed after a winter hiatus and includes ADA curb ramp installation, curb repairs, tree trimming and pavement marking installation. The overall project is expected to conclude in late spring.Route 51Approximately one month of work remains on Route 51 between I-376 (Parkway West) and the Liberty Tunnel in Pittsburgh. Crews will conduct curb gutter work and minor milling and paving requiring short-term off-peak lane restrictions. Completed work includes drainage improvements, concrete mountable median work near Crane Avenue, new post mounted signs, new and replaced DMS boards, base repairs, milling and paving, sign replacement work, concrete repairs of the Woodruff Street jug handle, guide rail updates, and concrete barrier repairs.Forbes RoadDue to a utility delay, slide repair, shoulder reconstruction, and paving work is expected to conclude in late April. The slide is located on Forbes Road in Trafford between Route 130 and Westmoreland County. The road remains closed for the remainder of the project.South Park RoadImprovements at intersection of South Park Road (Route 3009) and Logan Road (Route 3010) in Bethel Park will continue through June. Lane restrictions are ongoing as crews conduct utility pole installation, traffic signal improvements, milling and paving, and widening for turning lane installation.Noblestown RoadBridge preservation work including deck and barrier repairs, expansion dam replacement, bearing rehabilitation and replacement, steel repairs, painting, and substructure repairs began in 2019 and is expected to be completed in late June of this year. This project on the structure over Robinson Run in Collier Township requires single-lane traffic in each direction on the bridge and a truck detour. Remaining work includes milling and paving at the bridge approach near the I-79 interchange, mountable curb and island installation, and the replacement of bridge approach slabs.Projects continuing from 2020 with major work remainingRoute 28This project will address the bottleneck and congested traffic flow at the Highland Park Bridge interchange. The project, which started in late 2020, involves the reconstruction of Route 28 between North Canal Street/Kittanning Pike and Delafield Avenue, the reestablishment of two travel lanes in each direction through the interchange, and construction of improved acceleration and deceleration ramps. The project also features the reconstruction of the Route 28 ramps with the Highland Park Bridge and Freeport Road, bridge and wall preservation work, roadway widening, sound barriers, and miscellaneous operational and safety improvements. Lane restrictions on Route 28 and long-term ramp closures will occur throughout the project which is expected to conclude in late 2023.I-79 Neville Island Bridge rehabilitationSingle-lane restrictions, ramp closures, and four weekend long northbound bridge closures will occur in 2021. Work consists of structural steel repairs, full structure painting, bearing and deck joint replacements, concrete deck and overlay repairs, and substructure concrete work on the I-79 Neville Island Bridge over the Ohio River in Neville and Robinson townships and Glenfield. Additional work includes bridge barrier repairs, drainage improvements, guide rail replacement, and preservation work on four sign structures and the I-79 bridge over Deer Run Road. The project will be coordinated with several concurrent projects in the area. This project is anticipated to end in the summer of 2023.376 – Tonidale to Business Loop 376Milling and paving work remain on I-376 between the Business Loop 376 (Moon) and the Route 22/30 (Weirton) interchanges in Robinson, Moon, and North Fayette townships. Motorists will see overnight and weekend lane restrictions on I-376 and the closure and detour of several ramps in the corridor. Additional work in 2021 includes concrete shoulder patching, pavement marking and reflector installation, shoulder rumble strips, and joint work. The overall project will end in the early summer of 2021.I-579 "Cap" ProjectThe long-term closure of the northbound I-579 ramp to Seventh Avenue will continue through the duration of the project. Approximately three weeks of closures remain on the Bedford Avenue and Seventh Avenue ramps to southbound I-579 on the Sports and Exhibition Authority's I-579 "Cap" Urban Connector project. The project consists of the construction of a structure spanning I-579 to create a link between downtown Pittsburgh and the Hill District. The "Cap" will include pedestrian pathways, recreation areas, and an amphitheater and stage. Additional construction activities include retrofitting existing retaining walls and bridges to accommodate the new structure, roadway reconstruction, drainage improvements, traffic signals, highway lighting, ITS, and landscaping. This season’s work includes underdeck lighting installation and the building of the park. Motorists will also see overnight lane and shoulder restrictions throughout the remainder of the project which is anticipated to continue through November.East Carson StreetWork began last spring. Weekday lane restrictions are in place on East Carson Street between Smithfield Street and 33rd Street in the city of Pittsburgh. Parking and sidewalk restrictions will continue as needed. Traffic will be maintained in each direction. This summer through the fall, single-lane restrictions will occur on the Birmingham Bridge near East Carson Street. Additionally in the fall, motorists can expect three full weekend closures and detours for paving operations in the eastbound direction on East Carson Street at the intersection with Smithfield Street and single-lane restrictions in each direction on the Smithfield Street Bridge. The overall project includes milling and resurfacing, signage and signal upgrades, concrete pavement patching, drainage, guide rail, ADA ramps, curb and sidewalk, pavement markings and other miscellaneous construction along the 2.5 mile stretch of East Carson Street. Pedestrian enhancement accommodations (including bump-outs, high visibility crosswalks, pedestrian countdown signals) will be incorporated.Hazelwood GreenModifications, including turning lane installation on Route 885 at the intersections with Second Avenue, Hot Metal Street, Greenfield Avenue, and Hazelwood Avenue, began last spring. This year's work includes widening the I-376 bridge over Bates Street to lengthen the deceleration lane to the Glenwood off-ramp, minor widening of Bates Street at the I-376 interchange to accommodate three lanes of travel, and installing traffic signals at the Oakland and Glenwood off-ramp intersections with Bates Street. I-376 restrictions will include ramp closures, a 15-day lane restriction, and weekend lane closures. Lane closures will occur on Route 885 (Bates Street/Second Avenue) and four overnight closures of Bates Street at I-376 will occur. The project is expected to finish in the spring of 2022.Jerome Street BridgeBridge rehabilitation work on the Jerome Street Bridge over the Youghiogheny River in McKeesport began in the summer of 2020. The project is anticipated to conclude in the winter of 2022 and includes a new concrete deck and sidewalk, barrier repairs, full painting, structural steel repairs, concrete substructure repairs, bearing replacement, and new expansion dams. Motorists will see a one-way detour in 2021 as well as lane restrictions.McLaughlin Run RoadWork to convert the signalized McLaughlin Run Road and McMillan Road/Lesnett Road intersection into a free-flowing single-lane roundabout began in March. Work includes replacement of two structures, sidewalks and ADA curb cut ramp installation, guide rail and drainage improvements, sign updates, lighting upgrades and pavement marking installation. Traffic will be maintained in each direction throughout the duration of the project. Flaggers and temporary traffic signals will be used to guide motorists through the work zone as needed. Work will be conducted in nine construction phases. Phases one through five will occur in 2021, followed by a winter hiatus. The remaining phases will occur in early 2022. The overall work will conclude in the fall 2022.Noblestown RoadSlide remediation work was completed in 2020. The project also includes milling and resurfacing, drainage improvements, base repairs, sub-grade undercuts, and other miscellaneous construction activities between Union Avenue in Oakdale and the I-79 interchange in Carnegie. Single-lane alternating traffic on Noblestown Road is anticipated through June.Milling, resurfacing and drainage improvementsSeavey Road/Parker Street from Elbe Drive to Hill Street in Shaler TownshipGrant Avenue from railroad crossing to Wilson Street in EtnaMt. Royal Boulevard/Crescent Street from Kittanning Street in Etna to Irene Street in Shaler TownshipElfinwild Road from Mt. Royal Boulevard to Route 8 in Shaler TownshipKenmawr BridgeThe replacement of the Kenmawr Bridge, which carries South Braddock Avenue over the Norfolk Southern railway in Swissvale and Rankin, began in 2020. Currently, traffic is maintained on a temporary two-lane bridge. The new bridge will be raised to provide necessary vertical clearance for double-stacked trains and lengthened to include a second span to accommodate future expansion plans of the Martin Luther King Jr. East Busway. A long-term detour will occur in 2021 for the reconstruction approaches on the new bridge. The overall project is expected to end in late fall.Allegheny County projects starting construction in 2021Washington RoadMilling and resurfacing will occur on Route 19 (Washington Road) between McMurray Road in Upper St. Clair and Connor Road in Mt. Lebanon beginning in early summer. The project includes base repairs, drainage and guide rail upgrades, inlet adjustments, updating ADA curb ramps, signal upgrades and mountable curb repair on Route 19. Additionally, concrete bridge deck repairs and overlay work will occur at the ramps near the McMurray Road intersection. Motorists can expect off-peak single-lane restrictions on Route 19, as well as ramp closures with detours. The project is expected to conclude in mid-summer 2022.Route 28This project will improve approximately 3.5 miles of Route 28 between Exit 7 (Delafield Avenue) and Exit 10 (RIDC Drive). Construction will include minor road widening near the Waterworks (Exit 8) interchange, a realignment of the southbound Route 28 lanes, reconstruction of the Delafield Avenue ramps, concrete preservation work on the Fox Chapel ramps, milling and paving on the RIDC Park ramps and bridge preservation work on all structures within the project limits. Additional work includes highway lighting updates, ITS upgrades, green stormwater features, guide rail upgrades, rockfall area cleanouts and fence repairs, and other miscellaneous construction. Single-lane restrictions will occur with crews maintaining at least two lanes of traffic in each direction during peak driving times and at least one lane in each direction during off-peak hours. Ramp closures will occur as needed, with many occurring overnight. The project is expected to be completed at the end of 2022.Ardmore BoulevardMinor preparatory work may begin in the summer of 2021 on this project on Routes 8 and 30 between Brinton Road in Wilkinsburg and Lenox Avenue in Forest Hills. Major construction work, including the replacement of three culverts requiring traffic crossovers, is anticipated to begin in the fall of 2021. Additionally, single-lane closures will occur for paving operations, ADA curb ramp installation, drainage improvements, signing and pavement marking installation, and other miscellaneous construction. The overall project is expected to finish in late spring of 2023.Route 50The structure over Chartiers Creek in Bridgeville will be widened to seven lanes using Accelerated Bridge Construction techniques. Additionally, an exclusive lane from southbound Washington Pike to northbound I-79 will be constructed, widening work will occur on the northbound I-79 on-ramp, and Chartiers Street will be widened to include a turning lane. The project is anticipated to begin in the spring and conclude in November 2022. The 2021 construction season consists of utility relocations and the start of the bridge abutment widening. During the 2022 construction season, the bridge will be closed for three full weekends and a 10-day closure of Chartiers Street will be required.Route 65Construction will begin in May on Route 65 between the Neville Island Bridge in Glenfield and River Avenue in Sewickley. Work includes milling and paving, guide rail and drainage upgrades, inlet adjustments, base repairs and ADA curb ramps improvements, signal updates, and other miscellaneous construction. Single-lane restrictions, maintaining at least one lane in each direction will occur until work concludes in late fall.Interstate 79Work will begin this summer on I-79 between the Neville Island Bridge and I-279 in Allegheny County. This year's construction is expected to include preservation work on the bridge carrying northbound I-79 over southbound I-279, requiring lane restrictions on both interstates. Future improvements include four bridge deck replacements, one bridge preservation, milling and resurfacing, preservation work on seven sign structures, installation of five new ITS signs, guide rail improvements, signage updates, and pavement marking installation. Crossovers will occur on I-79 in 2022 and 2023 for bridge deck replacement work. The majority of the project will conclude in the fall of 2023.Route 366 Tarentum Bridge Ramp BBridge construction with minimal approach roadway work will occur on the ramp that carries westbound traffic from the Tarentum Bridge to Freeport Road on the northern end of the span over East Fourth Avenue in Tarentum. Work began in March and will include new latex modified overlay, steel repairs, bearing and expansion dam replacement, concrete substructure repairs, and zone painting. Westbound single-lane restrictions will occur while crews work. Additionally, motorists can expect 15-minute rolling stoppages for bridge jacking operations in the spring and a 16-day full closure and detour for expansion dam and latex deck replacement in the summer. The overall project is expected to conclude in the fall.Route 837 Kennywood Park BridgeLong-term lane restrictions will be implemented during the Route 837 Kennywood Bridge preservation project, which is anticipated to be finished in late 2021. The project between Commonwealth Avenue and the Kennywood Park signalized entrance in West Mifflin includes bridge preservation work, approach slab reconstruction, curb and sidewalk improvements, drainage upgrades, guide rail resets and pavement marking installation.Route 910 over Deer Creek BridgeThis bridge rehabilitation project of Route 910 (Gibsonia Road) over Deer Creek in West Deer Township is anticipated to begin in early summer. Work will include concrete deck replacement, substructure repairs, scour protection, approach roadway pavement reconstruction, drainage repairs, guide rail upgrades, and pavement marking installation. In phase one, work will occur in half-widths on the bridge with a single lane of traffic maintained by a temporary traffic signal. During the second phase of the project, bi-directional traffic will be maintained on the bridge, however, the intersection with Middle Road Extension will be closed. A temporary roadway will be constructed to access the roadway. The majority of the work will be completed by the end of 2021 with minor miscellaneous work being conducted next spring.Route 1001 Ravine Street Drainage ImprovementWork began in early March. Crews will work to reduce combined sewer overflows and remove storm water flow from the Ravine Street stream and Route 28. Additional work includes pavement reconstruction, curb ramp construction, utility adjustments, and pavement markings. To allow work to occur, several local roadways from Sixth Street to Eighth Street as well as Main Street (Route 1001) will have single-lane restriction during off-peak hours. Additionally, these local roads will undergo a full closure in phases. A 23-day closure will occur on Main Street, requiring traffic to be detoured. The overall project is expected to conclude in the fall of 2022.Oak Manor RoadLandslide repair work on Oak Manor Road will occur between Buchanan Street and Karns Road in Harrison Township. Starting this spring, crews will perform operations to repair the landslide with Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil and reconstruct the roadway pavement. A full closure will take place and traffic will be detoured until work concludes in the winter 2021.Blythedale RoadIn the fall, work will begin on the Blythedale Road landslide between Shaler Street and Fallen Timber Road in Elizabeth Township. Additionally, this project will include the reconstruction of the roadway pavement as well as drainage updates. As work occurs, the road will undergo a full closure requiring traffic to be detoured. The project is expected to be completed in the summer 2022.McKee RoadLandslide repair work will occur on McKee Road between Jacks Run Road and Lower Heckman Road in White Oak. Beginning this summer, crews will perform operations to repair the rockslide and reconstruct the roadway pavement. A full closure will take place and traffic will be detoured until work concludes in the winter.Lebanon Church RoadWidening, paving, concrete patching, drainage improvements, signal upgrades and guiderail updates are part of this project on Lebanon Church Road in West Mifflin. The work will occur between Buttermilk Hollow Road and Ceco Drive and require overnight and weekend lane restrictions. Start and end dates have not been finalized, but this will be a multi-season project.Mayview RoadWork began in March at the intersection of Mayview Road and Boyce Road in South Fayette Township. The project includes the installation of left turning lanes in each direction from Boyce Road to Mayview Road, the addition of a right turning lane from northbound Mayview Road to eastbound Boyce Road, a bridge replacement, roadway widening, signal upgrades, and lighting improvements. The work is expected to be completed in November.Nike Site RoadThis bridge rehabilitation project on Nike Site Road over Robinson Run and the Panhandle Trail in Collier Township is expected to begin in the spring. Work includes deck and bearing replacement, structural steel repairs, full painting of the existing superstructure, pier reconstruction and deteriorated concrete repair. This project includes a full closure with a detour and is expected to conclude in the fall of 2021.North RoadStarting this fall, landslide repair work will occur on North Road between Clinton Avenue Extension and Ivy Street in North Fayette Township. Crews will perform operations to repair the rockslide and reconstruct the roadway pavement. A full closure will occur requiring traffic to be detoured. The roadway is expected to reopen in spring 2022.Business Loop 376Microsurfacing work will begin in late summer on Business Loop 376 (Route 3160) in Moon Township. This project also includes base repairs, guide rail updates, traffic signal maintenance and drainage improvements between the Halverson Road on-ramp and the Moon (Exit 57) interchange on the Parkway West. Short-term single-lane closures will occur throughout the project which is expected to finish by the end of 2021.Little Sewickley Creek RoadThree slides will be addressed on Little Sewickley Creek Road between Little Sewickley Creek Road and Sevin Road in Aleppo Township and Haysville. The project is expected to start in late spring and continue through early 2022. Motorists will be detoured while crews conduct slide remediation, roadway reconstruction and drainage improvement work.Wexford Run RoadWork will begin this summer on the bridge that carries Wexford Run Road over I-79 in Marshall Township. Operations on the structure include a deck overlay and repairs, bridge painting, roadway approach repair and replacement, expansion dam and bearing replacement, approach guide rail and barrier transitions, drainage improvements, and other miscellaneous work. Short-term lane restrictions will occur on I-79 in each direction beneath the bridge during off-peak hours. Additionally, in the late spring of 2022, a full 115-day closure of the bridge is anticipated, requiring traffic on Wexford Run Road to be detoured. The project is expected to conclude in the summer of 2022.Boulevard of the Allies rampsThis project in the city of Pittsburgh on several ramps at the I-376 Boulevard of the Allies/Liberty Bridge (Exit 72B) interchange is expected to begin in the fall. Additionally, two mainline Boulevard of the Allies bridges are included in the project. Work will include deck overlays, barrier repairs, expansion dam and bearing replacements, steel repairs, pin and hanger replacements, full painting of the steel superstructures and substructures, deteriorated concrete repairs, downspout replacement and other drainage repairs, and concrete repairs to two retaining walls. Motorists will encounter long-term and off-peak ramp closures, interstate lane restrictions, and various local roadway closures throughout this multi-year project.ResurfacingIsland Avenue/Robinson Boulevard/Fleming Park Road/Coraopolis Road (Route 51) from Fleming Avenue in Stowe Township to the I-79 interchange in Robinson TownshipUniversity Boulevard/Fourth Avenue/Fifth Avenue/Stoops Ferry Road (Route 51) from Thorn Run Road to Flaugherty Run Road in Moon TownshipLibrary Road (Route 88) from South Park Road/Baptist Road to Smith Road in Bethel ParkMarshall Avenue/Perrysville Avenue/Perry Highway (Route 19) from Ivory Avenue in the City of Pittsburgh to Center Avenue in West ViewBeaver County projects continuing from 2020 with minor work remainingRoute 18Minor work remains including manhole adjustments and minor roadway corrective action on this $6.05 million project located between Route 65 (5th Street) in New Brighton and 20th Street in Beaver Falls. Off-peak, single-lane restrictions will occur through the beginning of May.ResurfacingRoute 68 - Pipe replacement in Rochester TownshipRoute 168 - Guiderail and barrier replacement in HookstownRoute 351 - Slide repair with closure in Big BeaverBradys Run RoadTraffic is currently detoured during slide remediation work on Bradys Run Road located in Bradys Run Park in Brighton Township. Paving work is underway and the roadway is expected to be open for the start of the opening day of trout season – April 3.Beaver County projects continuing from 2020 with major work remainingRoute 30Minor work on Route 30 between Route 168 and West Virginia in Greene Township began in 2020. Two projects, worth nearly $8.45 million combined, include resurfacing and a realignment project which will include left turn lane, surface milling and overlay, guide rail, drainage improvements, and slope stabilization. Traffic will be detoured for approximately 200 days during construction next year. Overall work is expected to conclude in fall of 2022.Route 30Culvert replacement work on Route 30 over Raccoon Creek between Newman Road and Clinton Frankfort Road in Independence Township is underway. Traffic will be detoured for approximately one month on this $839,000 project. Additionally, minor approach roadway work will occur. The overall project is anticipated to conclude in late May 2021.Route 51Single-lane, off-peak lane restrictions will occur on Route 51 (Constitution Boulevard) between Shenango Road in Chippewa Township and Riverside Drive in Bridgewater as crews continue work on this $11.54 million betterment project. ADA curb cut ramp installation, structure repair, and signal improvements will continue through early August. Work completed in 2020 includes milling and paving, concrete pavement rehabilitation, bridge preservation, drainage improvements, guide rail updates, and pavement marking installation.Beaver County projects starting construction in 2021Route 51Work is anticipated to begin in June on Route 51 (Constitution Boulevard) between Laurel Road in South Heights and 17th Street in Monaca. The estimated $4-5 million project will include micro surfacing, bituminous milling and resurfacing, guide rail improvements, signing and pavement markings, traffic signals, bridge preservation, concrete repairs, and other miscellaneous construction. Single-lane closures will occur with at least one lane of traffic maintained in each direction. This project is expected to be completed in October 2021.Route 288Work on the $2.1 million realignment and relocation project on Route 288 (Zelienople Road) will begin this summer in Franklin Township. Work includes realigning Zelienople Road and Lake Road, vertically lowering Zelienople Road, widening Lake Road, pipe and inlet installation, grading and paving, and other miscellaneous work. The realignments of each road will improve the stopping sight distance throughout the intersection. Motorists can expect a full closure on Zelienople Road between Old Furnace Road and West New Castle Street and on Lake Road between Zelienople Road and Dutch Road from early August to late November, requiring traffic to be detoured. The overall project will conclude in mid-2022.Bennett RoadThis summer landslide repair work on the $1 million Bennett Road project will begin. Crews will conduct repair operations with a rock slope between River Road and 7th Street. A full closure will occur, and traffic will be detoured. The roadway is expected to reopen in early 2022.Freedom RoadThe final phase of the Freedom Road Upgrade is expected to begin in the summer of 2021 and cover several construction seasons, ending in the spring of 2024. The estimated $29-31 million project located between Park Quarry Road and Route 989 includes realignment of the roadway, culvert replacements, roadway reconstruction and widening, new shoulders, guide rail updates, drainage improvements, additional turn lanes, a roundabout installation, and utility relocations. Motorists will see detours, single-lane restrictions, lane narrowing, alternating traffic during different stages of construction.Park RoadLandslide repair work on Park Road will begin this summer between Grove Road and Brady’s Run Road. This approximate $1.6 million project will include several small landslide repairs utilizing rock slopes and Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil. A full closure and detour will be implemented. Work is expected to be completed by early 2022.Milling, resurfacing and drainage improvementsBocktown Road/Gringo-Clinton Road (Route 151) from Stone Quarry Road to Brodhead Road (Route 3007) in Hopewell TownshipLawrence County projects continuing from 2020 with major work remainingYoungstown-Poland RoadSingle-lane restrictions will occur on Route 224 (Youngstown-Poland Road) in Mahoning and Union townships this construction season on this 2020 carry over project. Work in 2021 on the $6.15 million project includes traffic signal upgrades, highway lighting improvements, signage updates, new pavement markings, and other miscellaneous construction activities. Milling and paving and bridge preservation work were completed last year. The project is expected to finish in mid-June 2021.ResurfacingRoute 208 – Cross pipe installation in Volant Borough and Wilmington TownshipLawrence County projects starting construction in 2021I-79Five CCTV cameras will be installed on I-79 in Plain Grove Township in 2021 on this $564,000 project. Motorists can expect single-lane and shoulder restrictions during the project which also includes foundation, camera pole, and conduit installation work. The project will be completed by the end of 2021.Tower RoadThe estimated $1-1.5 million replacement of the existing one-lane structure carrying Tower Road over Funk Run within Perry Township is anticipated to begin early June 2021. The project consists of a precast box culvert which will include two lanes, approach roadway improvements, guide rail updates, and minor drainage work. There will be a full closure and detour expected to last the duration of the project. Construction is expected to be completed in December 2021.Beaver Dam RoadThe estimated $1-2 million deck replacement project on Route 3002 along Clark Road (Township Road T-369) at the structure over Honey Creek within Little Beaver Township is anticipated to occur from late-July 2021 to early-December 2021. This project includes replacement of the existing deck, approach roadway work, guide rail, and minor drainage along Clark Road. There will be a full closure and detour during construction.Milling, resurfacing and drainage improvementsCroton Avenue from North Columbus interbelt to Hawthorne Street in New Castle

Drivers can expect to see construction work on many state-owned roads and bridges throughout western Pennsylvania this year.

Below is a full list of 2021 road projects announced by PennDOT on Wednesday morning.

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Go to the District 11 page under "Regional Offices" at penndot.gov to stay updated on road work throughout the year.

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Projects continuing from 2020 with minor work remaining

Route 19 - West End Bypass to I-376 Parkway West

Slope stabilization work will continue through the early summer requiring single-lane restrictions on Route 19 between I-376 (Parkway West) and the West End interchange. Completed work includes concrete reconstruction of Route 19, lengthening of the Wabash Street deceleration ramp, the Shaler Street Bridge replacement using Accelerated Bridge Construction techniques, ramp reconstruction work, concrete median barrier construction, median shoulder improvements, rock fall fence work, guiderail updates, and the installation of an overhead lane control signs.

Route 28

Overnight lane restrictions have resumed on Route 28 between the Millvale (Exit 3B) interchange in Shaler Township and the Highland Park Bridge/Aspinwall (Exit 6) interchange in Sharpsburg and O'Hara Township. This year's work includes ITS system upgrades, bridge expansion dam maintenance, and concrete spall repairs and is expected to conclude in late spring. Major improvements finished in 2020 include milling and paving, bridge preservation work, reestablishment of existing slopes, concrete patching and overlay work, guide rail and drainage upgrades, utility adjustments, signing and pavement marking improvements.

Route 30

Completed work includes milling and resurfacing on Route 30 between Lenox Avenue in Forest Hills and Route 48 in North Versailles. Additional finished work includes drainage improvements, guide rail updates, and traffic signal and signage upgrades. Work in 2021 has resumed after a winter hiatus and includes ADA curb ramp installation, curb repairs, tree trimming and pavement marking installation. The overall project is expected to conclude in late spring.

Route 51

Approximately one month of work remains on Route 51 between I-376 (Parkway West) and the Liberty Tunnel in Pittsburgh. Crews will conduct curb gutter work and minor milling and paving requiring short-term off-peak lane restrictions. Completed work includes drainage improvements, concrete mountable median work near Crane Avenue, new post mounted signs, new and replaced DMS boards, base repairs, milling and paving, sign replacement work, concrete repairs of the Woodruff Street jug handle, guide rail updates, and concrete barrier repairs.

Forbes Road

Due to a utility delay, slide repair, shoulder reconstruction, and paving work is expected to conclude in late April. The slide is located on Forbes Road in Trafford between Route 130 and Westmoreland County. The road remains closed for the remainder of the project.

South Park Road

Improvements at intersection of South Park Road (Route 3009) and Logan Road (Route 3010) in Bethel Park will continue through June. Lane restrictions are ongoing as crews conduct utility pole installation, traffic signal improvements, milling and paving, and widening for turning lane installation.

Noblestown Road

Bridge preservation work including deck and barrier repairs, expansion dam replacement, bearing rehabilitation and replacement, steel repairs, painting, and substructure repairs began in 2019 and is expected to be completed in late June of this year. This project on the structure over Robinson Run in Collier Township requires single-lane traffic in each direction on the bridge and a truck detour. Remaining work includes milling and paving at the bridge approach near the I-79 interchange, mountable curb and island installation, and the replacement of bridge approach slabs.

Projects continuing from 2020 with major work remaining

Route 28

This project will address the bottleneck and congested traffic flow at the Highland Park Bridge interchange. The project, which started in late 2020, involves the reconstruction of Route 28 between North Canal Street/Kittanning Pike and Delafield Avenue, the reestablishment of two travel lanes in each direction through the interchange, and construction of improved acceleration and deceleration ramps. The project also features the reconstruction of the Route 28 ramps with the Highland Park Bridge and Freeport Road, bridge and wall preservation work, roadway widening, sound barriers, and miscellaneous operational and safety improvements. Lane restrictions on Route 28 and long-term ramp closures will occur throughout the project which is expected to conclude in late 2023.

I-79 Neville Island Bridge rehabilitation

Single-lane restrictions, ramp closures, and four weekend long northbound bridge closures will occur in 2021. Work consists of structural steel repairs, full structure painting, bearing and deck joint replacements, concrete deck and overlay repairs, and substructure concrete work on the I-79 Neville Island Bridge over the Ohio River in Neville and Robinson townships and Glenfield. Additional work includes bridge barrier repairs, drainage improvements, guide rail replacement, and preservation work on four sign structures and the I-79 bridge over Deer Run Road. The project will be coordinated with several concurrent projects in the area. This project is anticipated to end in the summer of 2023.

376 – Tonidale to Business Loop 376

Milling and paving work remain on I-376 between the Business Loop 376 (Moon) and the Route 22/30 (Weirton) interchanges in Robinson, Moon, and North Fayette townships. Motorists will see overnight and weekend lane restrictions on I-376 and the closure and detour of several ramps in the corridor. Additional work in 2021 includes concrete shoulder patching, pavement marking and reflector installation, shoulder rumble strips, and joint work. The overall project will end in the early summer of 2021.

I-579 "Cap" Project

The long-term closure of the northbound I-579 ramp to Seventh Avenue will continue through the duration of the project. Approximately three weeks of closures remain on the Bedford Avenue and Seventh Avenue ramps to southbound I-579 on the Sports and Exhibition Authority's I-579 "Cap" Urban Connector project. The project consists of the construction of a structure spanning I-579 to create a link between downtown Pittsburgh and the Hill District. The "Cap" will include pedestrian pathways, recreation areas, and an amphitheater and stage. Additional construction activities include retrofitting existing retaining walls and bridges to accommodate the new structure, roadway reconstruction, drainage improvements, traffic signals, highway lighting, ITS, and landscaping. This season’s work includes underdeck lighting installation and the building of the park. Motorists will also see overnight lane and shoulder restrictions throughout the remainder of the project which is anticipated to continue through November.

East Carson Street

Work began last spring. Weekday lane restrictions are in place on East Carson Street between Smithfield Street and 33rd Street in the city of Pittsburgh. Parking and sidewalk restrictions will continue as needed. Traffic will be maintained in each direction. This summer through the fall, single-lane restrictions will occur on the Birmingham Bridge near East Carson Street. Additionally in the fall, motorists can expect three full weekend closures and detours for paving operations in the eastbound direction on East Carson Street at the intersection with Smithfield Street and single-lane restrictions in each direction on the Smithfield Street Bridge. The overall project includes milling and resurfacing, signage and signal upgrades, concrete pavement patching, drainage, guide rail, ADA ramps, curb and sidewalk, pavement markings and other miscellaneous construction along the 2.5 mile stretch of East Carson Street. Pedestrian enhancement accommodations (including bump-outs, high visibility crosswalks, pedestrian countdown signals) will be incorporated.

Hazelwood Green

Modifications, including turning lane installation on Route 885 at the intersections with Second Avenue, Hot Metal Street, Greenfield Avenue, and Hazelwood Avenue, began last spring. This year's work includes widening the I-376 bridge over Bates Street to lengthen the deceleration lane to the Glenwood off-ramp, minor widening of Bates Street at the I-376 interchange to accommodate three lanes of travel, and installing traffic signals at the Oakland and Glenwood off-ramp intersections with Bates Street. I-376 restrictions will include ramp closures, a 15-day lane restriction, and weekend lane closures. Lane closures will occur on Route 885 (Bates Street/Second Avenue) and four overnight closures of Bates Street at I-376 will occur. The project is expected to finish in the spring of 2022.

Jerome Street Bridge

Bridge rehabilitation work on the Jerome Street Bridge over the Youghiogheny River in McKeesport began in the summer of 2020. The project is anticipated to conclude in the winter of 2022 and includes a new concrete deck and sidewalk, barrier repairs, full painting, structural steel repairs, concrete substructure repairs, bearing replacement, and new expansion dams. Motorists will see a one-way detour in 2021 as well as lane restrictions.

McLaughlin Run Road

Work to convert the signalized McLaughlin Run Road and McMillan Road/Lesnett Road intersection into a free-flowing single-lane roundabout began in March. Work includes replacement of two structures, sidewalks and ADA curb cut ramp installation, guide rail and drainage improvements, sign updates, lighting upgrades and pavement marking installation. Traffic will be maintained in each direction throughout the duration of the project. Flaggers and temporary traffic signals will be used to guide motorists through the work zone as needed. Work will be conducted in nine construction phases. Phases one through five will occur in 2021, followed by a winter hiatus. The remaining phases will occur in early 2022. The overall work will conclude in the fall 2022.

Noblestown Road

Slide remediation work was completed in 2020. The project also includes milling and resurfacing, drainage improvements, base repairs, sub-grade undercuts, and other miscellaneous construction activities between Union Avenue in Oakdale and the I-79 interchange in Carnegie. Single-lane alternating traffic on Noblestown Road is anticipated through June.

Milling, resurfacing and drainage improvements

  • Seavey Road/Parker Street from Elbe Drive to Hill Street in Shaler Township
  • Grant Avenue from railroad crossing to Wilson Street in Etna
  • Mt. Royal Boulevard/Crescent Street from Kittanning Street in Etna to Irene Street in Shaler Township
  • Elfinwild Road from Mt. Royal Boulevard to Route 8 in Shaler Township

Kenmawr Bridge

The replacement of the Kenmawr Bridge, which carries South Braddock Avenue over the Norfolk Southern railway in Swissvale and Rankin, began in 2020. Currently, traffic is maintained on a temporary two-lane bridge. The new bridge will be raised to provide necessary vertical clearance for double-stacked trains and lengthened to include a second span to accommodate future expansion plans of the Martin Luther King Jr. East Busway. A long-term detour will occur in 2021 for the reconstruction approaches on the new bridge. The overall project is expected to end in late fall.


Allegheny County projects starting construction in 2021

Washington Road

Milling and resurfacing will occur on Route 19 (Washington Road) between McMurray Road in Upper St. Clair and Connor Road in Mt. Lebanon beginning in early summer. The project includes base repairs, drainage and guide rail upgrades, inlet adjustments, updating ADA curb ramps, signal upgrades and mountable curb repair on Route 19. Additionally, concrete bridge deck repairs and overlay work will occur at the ramps near the McMurray Road intersection. Motorists can expect off-peak single-lane restrictions on Route 19, as well as ramp closures with detours. The project is expected to conclude in mid-summer 2022.

Route 28

This project will improve approximately 3.5 miles of Route 28 between Exit 7 (Delafield Avenue) and Exit 10 (RIDC Drive). Construction will include minor road widening near the Waterworks (Exit 8) interchange, a realignment of the southbound Route 28 lanes, reconstruction of the Delafield Avenue ramps, concrete preservation work on the Fox Chapel ramps, milling and paving on the RIDC Park ramps and bridge preservation work on all structures within the project limits. Additional work includes highway lighting updates, ITS upgrades, green stormwater features, guide rail upgrades, rockfall area cleanouts and fence repairs, and other miscellaneous construction. Single-lane restrictions will occur with crews maintaining at least two lanes of traffic in each direction during peak driving times and at least one lane in each direction during off-peak hours. Ramp closures will occur as needed, with many occurring overnight. The project is expected to be completed at the end of 2022.

Ardmore Boulevard

Minor preparatory work may begin in the summer of 2021 on this project on Routes 8 and 30 between Brinton Road in Wilkinsburg and Lenox Avenue in Forest Hills. Major construction work, including the replacement of three culverts requiring traffic crossovers, is anticipated to begin in the fall of 2021. Additionally, single-lane closures will occur for paving operations, ADA curb ramp installation, drainage improvements, signing and pavement marking installation, and other miscellaneous construction. The overall project is expected to finish in late spring of 2023.

Route 50

The structure over Chartiers Creek in Bridgeville will be widened to seven lanes using Accelerated Bridge Construction techniques. Additionally, an exclusive lane from southbound Washington Pike to northbound I-79 will be constructed, widening work will occur on the northbound I-79 on-ramp, and Chartiers Street will be widened to include a turning lane. The project is anticipated to begin in the spring and conclude in November 2022. The 2021 construction season consists of utility relocations and the start of the bridge abutment widening. During the 2022 construction season, the bridge will be closed for three full weekends and a 10-day closure of Chartiers Street will be required.

Route 65

Construction will begin in May on Route 65 between the Neville Island Bridge in Glenfield and River Avenue in Sewickley. Work includes milling and paving, guide rail and drainage upgrades, inlet adjustments, base repairs and ADA curb ramps improvements, signal updates, and other miscellaneous construction. Single-lane restrictions, maintaining at least one lane in each direction will occur until work concludes in late fall.

Interstate 79

Work will begin this summer on I-79 between the Neville Island Bridge and I-279 in Allegheny County. This year's construction is expected to include preservation work on the bridge carrying northbound I-79 over southbound I-279, requiring lane restrictions on both interstates. Future improvements include four bridge deck replacements, one bridge preservation, milling and resurfacing, preservation work on seven sign structures, installation of five new ITS signs, guide rail improvements, signage updates, and pavement marking installation. Crossovers will occur on I-79 in 2022 and 2023 for bridge deck replacement work. The majority of the project will conclude in the fall of 2023.

Route 366 Tarentum Bridge Ramp B

Bridge construction with minimal approach roadway work will occur on the ramp that carries westbound traffic from the Tarentum Bridge to Freeport Road on the northern end of the span over East Fourth Avenue in Tarentum. Work began in March and will include new latex modified overlay, steel repairs, bearing and expansion dam replacement, concrete substructure repairs, and zone painting. Westbound single-lane restrictions will occur while crews work. Additionally, motorists can expect 15-minute rolling stoppages for bridge jacking operations in the spring and a 16-day full closure and detour for expansion dam and latex deck replacement in the summer. The overall project is expected to conclude in the fall.

Route 837 Kennywood Park Bridge

Long-term lane restrictions will be implemented during the Route 837 Kennywood Bridge preservation project, which is anticipated to be finished in late 2021. The project between Commonwealth Avenue and the Kennywood Park signalized entrance in West Mifflin includes bridge preservation work, approach slab reconstruction, curb and sidewalk improvements, drainage upgrades, guide rail resets and pavement marking installation.

Route 910 over Deer Creek Bridge

This bridge rehabilitation project of Route 910 (Gibsonia Road) over Deer Creek in West Deer Township is anticipated to begin in early summer. Work will include concrete deck replacement, substructure repairs, scour protection, approach roadway pavement reconstruction, drainage repairs, guide rail upgrades, and pavement marking installation. In phase one, work will occur in half-widths on the bridge with a single lane of traffic maintained by a temporary traffic signal. During the second phase of the project, bi-directional traffic will be maintained on the bridge, however, the intersection with Middle Road Extension will be closed. A temporary roadway will be constructed to access the roadway. The majority of the work will be completed by the end of 2021 with minor miscellaneous work being conducted next spring.

Route 1001 Ravine Street Drainage Improvement

Work began in early March. Crews will work to reduce combined sewer overflows and remove storm water flow from the Ravine Street stream and Route 28. Additional work includes pavement reconstruction, curb ramp construction, utility adjustments, and pavement markings. To allow work to occur, several local roadways from Sixth Street to Eighth Street as well as Main Street (Route 1001) will have single-lane restriction during off-peak hours. Additionally, these local roads will undergo a full closure in phases. A 23-day closure will occur on Main Street, requiring traffic to be detoured. The overall project is expected to conclude in the fall of 2022.

Oak Manor Road

Landslide repair work on Oak Manor Road will occur between Buchanan Street and Karns Road in Harrison Township. Starting this spring, crews will perform operations to repair the landslide with Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil and reconstruct the roadway pavement. A full closure will take place and traffic will be detoured until work concludes in the winter 2021.

Blythedale Road

In the fall, work will begin on the Blythedale Road landslide between Shaler Street and Fallen Timber Road in Elizabeth Township. Additionally, this project will include the reconstruction of the roadway pavement as well as drainage updates. As work occurs, the road will undergo a full closure requiring traffic to be detoured. The project is expected to be completed in the summer 2022.

McKee Road

Landslide repair work will occur on McKee Road between Jacks Run Road and Lower Heckman Road in White Oak. Beginning this summer, crews will perform operations to repair the rockslide and reconstruct the roadway pavement. A full closure will take place and traffic will be detoured until work concludes in the winter.

Lebanon Church Road

Widening, paving, concrete patching, drainage improvements, signal upgrades and guiderail updates are part of this project on Lebanon Church Road in West Mifflin. The work will occur between Buttermilk Hollow Road and Ceco Drive and require overnight and weekend lane restrictions. Start and end dates have not been finalized, but this will be a multi-season project.

Mayview Road

Work began in March at the intersection of Mayview Road and Boyce Road in South Fayette Township. The project includes the installation of left turning lanes in each direction from Boyce Road to Mayview Road, the addition of a right turning lane from northbound Mayview Road to eastbound Boyce Road, a bridge replacement, roadway widening, signal upgrades, and lighting improvements. The work is expected to be completed in November.

Nike Site Road

This bridge rehabilitation project on Nike Site Road over Robinson Run and the Panhandle Trail in Collier Township is expected to begin in the spring. Work includes deck and bearing replacement, structural steel repairs, full painting of the existing superstructure, pier reconstruction and deteriorated concrete repair. This project includes a full closure with a detour and is expected to conclude in the fall of 2021.

North Road

Starting this fall, landslide repair work will occur on North Road between Clinton Avenue Extension and Ivy Street in North Fayette Township. Crews will perform operations to repair the rockslide and reconstruct the roadway pavement. A full closure will occur requiring traffic to be detoured. The roadway is expected to reopen in spring 2022.

Business Loop 376

Microsurfacing work will begin in late summer on Business Loop 376 (Route 3160) in Moon Township. This project also includes base repairs, guide rail updates, traffic signal maintenance and drainage improvements between the Halverson Road on-ramp and the Moon (Exit 57) interchange on the Parkway West. Short-term single-lane closures will occur throughout the project which is expected to finish by the end of 2021.

Little Sewickley Creek Road

Three slides will be addressed on Little Sewickley Creek Road between Little Sewickley Creek Road and Sevin Road in Aleppo Township and Haysville. The project is expected to start in late spring and continue through early 2022. Motorists will be detoured while crews conduct slide remediation, roadway reconstruction and drainage improvement work.

Wexford Run Road

Work will begin this summer on the bridge that carries Wexford Run Road over I-79 in Marshall Township. Operations on the structure include a deck overlay and repairs, bridge painting, roadway approach repair and replacement, expansion dam and bearing replacement, approach guide rail and barrier transitions, drainage improvements, and other miscellaneous work. Short-term lane restrictions will occur on I-79 in each direction beneath the bridge during off-peak hours. Additionally, in the late spring of 2022, a full 115-day closure of the bridge is anticipated, requiring traffic on Wexford Run Road to be detoured. The project is expected to conclude in the summer of 2022.

Boulevard of the Allies ramps

This project in the city of Pittsburgh on several ramps at the I-376 Boulevard of the Allies/Liberty Bridge (Exit 72B) interchange is expected to begin in the fall. Additionally, two mainline Boulevard of the Allies bridges are included in the project. Work will include deck overlays, barrier repairs, expansion dam and bearing replacements, steel repairs, pin and hanger replacements, full painting of the steel superstructures and substructures, deteriorated concrete repairs, downspout replacement and other drainage repairs, and concrete repairs to two retaining walls. Motorists will encounter long-term and off-peak ramp closures, interstate lane restrictions, and various local roadway closures throughout this multi-year project.

Resurfacing

  • Island Avenue/Robinson Boulevard/Fleming Park Road/Coraopolis Road (Route 51) from Fleming Avenue in Stowe Township to the I-79 interchange in Robinson Township
  • University Boulevard/Fourth Avenue/Fifth Avenue/Stoops Ferry Road (Route 51) from Thorn Run Road to Flaugherty Run Road in Moon Township
  • Library Road (Route 88) from South Park Road/Baptist Road to Smith Road in Bethel Park
  • Marshall Avenue/Perrysville Avenue/Perry Highway (Route 19) from Ivory Avenue in the City of Pittsburgh to Center Avenue in West View

Beaver County projects continuing from 2020 with minor work remaining

Route 18

Minor work remains including manhole adjustments and minor roadway corrective action on this $6.05 million project located between Route 65 (5th Street) in New Brighton and 20th Street in Beaver Falls. Off-peak, single-lane restrictions will occur through the beginning of May.

Resurfacing

  • Route 68 - Pipe replacement in Rochester Township
  • Route 168 - Guiderail and barrier replacement in Hookstown
  • Route 351 - Slide repair with closure in Big Beaver


Bradys Run Road

Traffic is currently detoured during slide remediation work on Bradys Run Road located in Bradys Run Park in Brighton Township. Paving work is underway and the roadway is expected to be open for the start of the opening day of trout season – April 3.

Beaver County projects continuing from 2020 with major work remaining

Route 30

Minor work on Route 30 between Route 168 and West Virginia in Greene Township began in 2020. Two projects, worth nearly $8.45 million combined, include resurfacing and a realignment project which will include left turn lane, surface milling and overlay, guide rail, drainage improvements, and slope stabilization. Traffic will be detoured for approximately 200 days during construction next year. Overall work is expected to conclude in fall of 2022.

Route 30

Culvert replacement work on Route 30 over Raccoon Creek between Newman Road and Clinton Frankfort Road in Independence Township is underway. Traffic will be detoured for approximately one month on this $839,000 project. Additionally, minor approach roadway work will occur. The overall project is anticipated to conclude in late May 2021.

Route 51

Single-lane, off-peak lane restrictions will occur on Route 51 (Constitution Boulevard) between Shenango Road in Chippewa Township and Riverside Drive in Bridgewater as crews continue work on this $11.54 million betterment project. ADA curb cut ramp installation, structure repair, and signal improvements will continue through early August. Work completed in 2020 includes milling and paving, concrete pavement rehabilitation, bridge preservation, drainage improvements, guide rail updates, and pavement marking installation.

Beaver County projects starting construction in 2021

Route 51

Work is anticipated to begin in June on Route 51 (Constitution Boulevard) between Laurel Road in South Heights and 17th Street in Monaca. The estimated $4-5 million project will include micro surfacing, bituminous milling and resurfacing, guide rail improvements, signing and pavement markings, traffic signals, bridge preservation, concrete repairs, and other miscellaneous construction. Single-lane closures will occur with at least one lane of traffic maintained in each direction. This project is expected to be completed in October 2021.

Route 288

Work on the $2.1 million realignment and relocation project on Route 288 (Zelienople Road) will begin this summer in Franklin Township. Work includes realigning Zelienople Road and Lake Road, vertically lowering Zelienople Road, widening Lake Road, pipe and inlet installation, grading and paving, and other miscellaneous work. The realignments of each road will improve the stopping sight distance throughout the intersection. Motorists can expect a full closure on Zelienople Road between Old Furnace Road and West New Castle Street and on Lake Road between Zelienople Road and Dutch Road from early August to late November, requiring traffic to be detoured. The overall project will conclude in mid-2022.

Bennett Road

This summer landslide repair work on the $1 million Bennett Road project will begin. Crews will conduct repair operations with a rock slope between River Road and 7th Street. A full closure will occur, and traffic will be detoured. The roadway is expected to reopen in early 2022.

Freedom Road

The final phase of the Freedom Road Upgrade is expected to begin in the summer of 2021 and cover several construction seasons, ending in the spring of 2024. The estimated $29-31 million project located between Park Quarry Road and Route 989 includes realignment of the roadway, culvert replacements, roadway reconstruction and widening, new shoulders, guide rail updates, drainage improvements, additional turn lanes, a roundabout installation, and utility relocations. Motorists will see detours, single-lane restrictions, lane narrowing, alternating traffic during different stages of construction.

Park Road

Landslide repair work on Park Road will begin this summer between Grove Road and Brady’s Run Road. This approximate $1.6 million project will include several small landslide repairs utilizing rock slopes and Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil. A full closure and detour will be implemented. Work is expected to be completed by early 2022.

Milling, resurfacing and drainage improvements

Bocktown Road/Gringo-Clinton Road (Route 151) from Stone Quarry Road to Brodhead Road (Route 3007) in Hopewell Township


Lawrence County projects continuing from 2020 with major work remaining

Youngstown-Poland Road

Single-lane restrictions will occur on Route 224 (Youngstown-Poland Road) in Mahoning and Union townships this construction season on this 2020 carry over project. Work in 2021 on the $6.15 million project includes traffic signal upgrades, highway lighting improvements, signage updates, new pavement markings, and other miscellaneous construction activities. Milling and paving and bridge preservation work were completed last year. The project is expected to finish in mid-June 2021.

Resurfacing

Route 208 – Cross pipe installation in Volant Borough and Wilmington Township

Lawrence County projects starting construction in 2021

I-79

Five CCTV cameras will be installed on I-79 in Plain Grove Township in 2021 on this $564,000 project. Motorists can expect single-lane and shoulder restrictions during the project which also includes foundation, camera pole, and conduit installation work. The project will be completed by the end of 2021.

Tower Road

The estimated $1-1.5 million replacement of the existing one-lane structure carrying Tower Road over Funk Run within Perry Township is anticipated to begin early June 2021. The project consists of a precast box culvert which will include two lanes, approach roadway improvements, guide rail updates, and minor drainage work. There will be a full closure and detour expected to last the duration of the project. Construction is expected to be completed in December 2021.

Beaver Dam Road

The estimated $1-2 million deck replacement project on Route 3002 along Clark Road (Township Road T-369) at the structure over Honey Creek within Little Beaver Township is anticipated to occur from late-July 2021 to early-December 2021. This project includes replacement of the existing deck, approach roadway work, guide rail, and minor drainage along Clark Road. There will be a full closure and detour during construction.

Milling, resurfacing and drainage improvements

Croton Avenue from North Columbus interbelt to Hawthorne Street in New Castle