Major Boulevard Of The Allies Work To Cause Traffic Headaches

PITTSBURGH, PA - Prepare for months of traffic headaches along a major artery between Downtown Pittsburgh, Oakland and the Parkway East. The Boulevard of the Allies is getting a $7 million makeover beginning July 11, PennDOT announced.

The project includes milling and resurfacing, concrete patching, minor structure repairs, traffic signal replacement at Bates Street, ADA curb ramp work, utility adjustments, and bicycle
safe grate installation between the Liberty Bridge and Bates Street in Oakland.

Work will begin with single-lane restrictions on the Boulevard of the Allies from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. on weeknights in the Oakland section between the Birmingham Bridge and Bates Street through early August. Additionally, daylight work requiring single-lane restrictions may occur from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays.

Construction activities will then shift to the area between the Birmingham Bridge and the ramps to the Crosstown Boulevard and Liberty Bridge. Overnight and off-peak daylight lane restrictions will occur in this section. Additionally, two weekend closures for paving operations may occur. This work has not yet been scheduled.

The project is expected to be completed in January.