Construction Work On Heavily Traveled Pittsburgh Bridge Ends

PITTSBURGH, PA — Weekend work on a heavily traveled Pittsburgh bridge that has frustrated motorists for more than a month has ended.

The Allegheny County Department of Public Works announced Monday that work on the Homestead Grays Bridge in Pittsburgh and Homestead has been completed and all related lane closures have ended. The traffic restrictions began on Oct. 2 and were required for bridge span, pier, and deck repairs.

Pugliano Construction of Plum was the primary construction contractor for the $902,594 project.

The Homestead Grays Bridge, which carries more than 40,000 vehicles daily, has a bridge condition rating of 5 (fair condition) on a 0-9 scale based on National Bridge Inspection Standards established by the Federal Highway Administration.