Liberty Bridge Overnight Restrictions This Week

The inbound Liberty Tunnel and bridge will be closed overnight this week as work continues on an $80 million renovation of the span.

The inbound lane will be closed from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. through April 13. Inbound traffic will be detoured at the tunnel’s south portal, but one outbound lane of traffic will be maintained on the bridge and tunnel.

PennDOT’s recommended detour:

• Take Route 51 (Saw Mill Run Boulevard) northbound

• Take the exit to I-376 West/US 19 South toward Carnegie/Airport/West End

• Take Exit 69A toward US 19 South/Banksville Road

• Keep left and loop back to I-376 eastbound toward Fort Pitt Tunnel

• Follow eastbound I-376 through Fort Pitt Tunnel and across the Fort Pitt Bridge

• For access to I-279 destinations follow I-279 signage, all other destinations take exit toward I-376 East/Monroeville

• Take the left exit 71A to Grant Street

• Turn left onto Grant Street and end detour.

Additional bridge-related closures are anticipated to occur this weekend. Additional information will be provided.

Photo by Han Kim via Creative Commons.