PITTSBURGH, PA — Two of the four lanes on the Homestead Grays Bridge in the city and and Homestead will be closed from 9 p.m. on Thursday to 6 a.m. on Monday, October 19. The traffic restrictions are necessary as part of an ongoing project to make repairs to the bridges' spans, piers, and deck.
According to the Allegheny County Department of Public Works, there will continue to be weekend lane closures at various locations on the bridge from 9 p.m. on Fridays to 6 a.m. on Mondays. The $902,000 project began on Oct. 2 and is expected to end on Nov. 16.
The Homestead Grays Bridge is heavily traveled, with more than 40,000 drivers using it daily. Drivers should expect traffic delays in the area and are encouraged to allow extra travel time or attempt to avoid the area while construction is occurring.
The Homestead Grays Bridge has a bridge condition rating of 5 (fair condition) on a 0-9 scale based on National Bridge Inspection Standards
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