PennDOT District 11 is announcing lane restrictions on the Birmingham Bridge which carries Route 2085 over the Monongahela River in the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, will begin Monday, April 28 weather permitting.
Single-lane restrictions will occur in both directions on the Birmingham Bridge as crews conduct barrier removal and crossover preparatory work for Phase 1 of this $4.14 million project. Crews will conduct the preparatory work weekdays according to the following schedule:
- Monday, April 28 – 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.
- Tuesday, April 29 – 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.
- Wednesday, April 30 – No work
- Thursday, May 1 – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Friday, May 2 – No work
- Monday, May 5 – 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.
- Tuesday, May 6 – 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.
- Wednesday, May 7 – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Thursday, May 8 – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Friday, May 9 – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Additional details will be provided in advance of the crossover implementation.
Crossovers and ramp closures will occur on the Birmingham Bridge, which spans the Monongahela River in the City of Pittsburgh, while expansion dams are replaced on this project. Northbound traffic will be crossed over into the southbound lanes during the first phase of the project beginning in May. Phase 2 will cross the southbound lanes into the northbound lanes through the remainder of the project which is expected to conclude in late September 2025. Temporary bike lanes will be maintained during both phases of the project.
Motorists should be prepared for changing traffic patterns. Please use caution when driving through the area. Work zone safety is everyone’s responsibility.
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