The Allegheny County Department of Public Works, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) invites the public to attend a meeting to learn and provide input about an upcoming Talbot Avenue ramp replacement project in Rankin. The meeting will take place at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at the Carnegie One Braddock Library located at 419 Library Street, Braddock, PA 15104.
The Talbot Avenue ramp, located near the Rankin Bridge, carries an average of 2,364 vehicles daily over West Braddock Avenue, Toner Street, and Union Railroad tracks. The existing Talbot Avenue ramp is closed and currently being demolished. The Talbot Avenue ramp replacement project involves replacing the existing ramp, reconstructing the approach roadway and sidewalks, repairing deteriorated concrete on nearby retaining walls, and installing new roadway lighting to improve safety and functionality.
The purpose of the public meeting is to present the preliminary construction and traffic control plans as well as to obtain public input prior to completion of the project’s final design. Representatives from Allegheny County, PennDOT, and its design consultant, WSP, will be answering questions and addressing concerns about the project.
The meeting location is compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Also, if you or an individual with whom you are familiar does not speak English as their primary language; has a limited ability to read, write, speak, or understand English; or requires other special assistance to attend and/or participate in the meeting, please contact Brent Wasko, Public Information Officer, at brent.wasko@alleghenycounty.us or 412-350-2451.
The Talbot Avenue ramp replacement project is tentatively expected to be bid in fall 2027, and construction is tentatively expected to start in spring 2028. For project information, visit https://engagement.alleghenycounty.us/talbot-avenue-ramp-replacement-project.