Traffic stoppages planned for the Boulevard of the Allies

Daylight traffic stoppages are expected to take place along the Boulevard of the Allies in Pittsburgh on Monday through Thursday for roadwork, PennDOT announced.

Authorities said the stoppages of about 15 minutes or less will occur from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day between the Crosstown Boulevard and the Birmingham Bridge, weather permitting.

The stoppages are needed so crews can conduct shielding installation, dam replacement work, concrete barrier and deck repairs along Route 885, PennDOT spokesman Steve Cowan reported.

Long-term project

Preservation work on two mainline Boulevard of the Allies bridges and several ramps at the interchange are included in this $35.41 million project.

Cowan said the extensive work includes bridge deck repairs and overlays, expansion dam replacements, steel superstructure and substructure repairs, bearing replacements, full painting, concrete substructure repairs, downspout replacements, drainage repairs, signing and pavement marking upgrades.

More information about other traffic stoppages and adjustments will be announced as the project progresses.

Cowan said drivers will encounter short-term lane closures, night and weekend closures of the ramps and Route 885 in each direction, weekend lane restrictions, and overnight directional closures of the Parkway East (I-376), long-term closures of Forbes Avenue, Brady Street, and ramps at the Birmingham Bridge. Short-term and weeknight lane closures of Second Avenue are also included throughout this multi-year project.