Traffic: Landslide, Flooded Roads Reported Across Pittsburgh Area

PITTSBURGH, PA — Heavy rain has begun to affect Friday traffic, with flooded roads and a landslide reported across the Pittsburgh metro area.

A tree fell onto a Shell gas station along Spring Avenue after a reported landslide, according to WTAE. No injuries were reported.

Pittsburgh Public Safety said the flood gates along Washington Boulevard have been lowered as of 2:06 p.m. Friday.

"The road is closed due to rising water," the department said. "Please avoid the area and find alternative routes."

A flood watch is in effect until 8 a.m. Friday.

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The following roads are blocked or closed, according to WPXI.

• Freeport Road both ways from Boyd Avenue to Powers Run Road in O'Hara Township.
• Allegheny River Boulevard in both directions between Sandy Creek Road and James Street.
• Parts of PA-48 (Long Run Road) both ways, from Cool Spring Road to Old Long Run Road in McKeesport.
• Geyer Road in both directions between Wynne Street and Mount Troy Road in Shaler Township.
• PA-8 (Washington Boulevard) both ways between Negley Run Boulevard and PA-130 (Allegheny River Boulevard).
• Old State Route 56 in both directions between Warren Road and Hilltop Road in Center Township.