News for Immediate Release

06/15/2012

Route 51 Montour Run Bridge Short-Term Lane Closures Continue through August in Moon and Robinson

Pittsburgh, PA

PennDOT District 11 is announcing short-term lane closures on the bridge that carries Route 51 (Coraopolis Road) over Montour Run in Moon and Robinson townships, Allegheny County, will continue daily through late August.

Restrictions will occur in the bridge area (north of I-79) between Lewis Avenue and Ewing Street as needed weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Motorists are advised to use caution, expect delays and changing traffic patterns when traveling through the area.

The $1.8 million bridge preservation project includes expansion dam replacements, concrete substructure repairs, zone painting and other improvements. Overall work will conclude in late summer. The prime contractor is Lane Construction Corporation of Pittsburgh, PA.

Visit 511pa.com or call 511 from any phone to check traffic conditions on major roadways before traveling.

Media contact: Steve Cowan, Safety Press Officer, (412) 429-5044 (Office), (412) 334-5436 (Cell Phone)

Source:Engineering District 11
45 Thoms Run Road
Bridgeville PA 15017
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