For distribution: From: "Struzzi, James" <JSTRUZZI@state.pa.us> Date: November 19, 2010 8:13:44 AM EST To: Undisclosed recipients:; Subject: Route 28 Closed Monday and Tuesday Nights in Pittsburgh and Millvale Traffic Alert Nov. 19, 2010 Route 28 Closed Monday and Tuesday Nights in Pittsburgh and Millvale Pittsburgh - PennDOT District 11 is announcing Route 28 (Allegheny Valley Expressway) in the City of Pittsburgh and Millvale Borough, Allegheny County, will be fully closed in both directions on Monday and Tuesday nights, Nov. 22-23, weather permitting. The overnight closures are needed for access and safety as crews demolish part of the Millville Industrial Park along Route 28. The closures will occur from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. both nights on Route 28 between the 31st Street Bridge and the 40th Street Bridge. Signs will be posted to guide motorists. Posted detour: Northbound (outbound) * Turn right onto the 31st Street Bridge * Make left onto Penn Avenue * Continue north to Butler Street * Make left onto Butler Street and continue to 40th Street Bridge * Make left onto 40th Street Bridge * End detour at northbound Route 28 Southbound (inbound) * Make left on the 40th Street Bridge * Right onto Butler Street * Follow Butler Street south to Penn Avenue * Continue on Penn Avenue to 31st Street Bridge * Cross bridge and end detour at southbound Route 28. Motorists should be prepared for changing traffic patterns and allow extra time when traveling through the area. The $23.5 million Route 28 East Ohio Street Improvement Project 40th Street Bridge work includes widening and reconstruction, drainage, concrete barrier, concrete curb and sidewalk, highway lighting, signing and pavement marking, sign structures, signals and ITS (Intelligent Transportation System) installation, wall construction, water line and sewer relocation, demolition, and other construction from about 1,300 feet north of the 31st Street Bridge (Route 2122) intersection to approximately 2,560 feet north of the 40th Street Bridge (Route 2124) interchange. The Trumbull Corporation of Pittsburgh is the prime contractor. To view a PowerPoint presentation of the overall work on the Route 28 East Ohio Street improvement project including maps, timeline and renderings of the completed project, go to <http://www.dot.state.pa.us> www.dot.state.pa.us, click the picture under "PennDOT Near You" then the "11" on the map. This will take web users to the District 11 homepage. A link to the presentation is provided on the right. To sign up for PennDOT's Route 28 email notification list for traffic and construction advisories, send email addresses to <mailto:jstruzzi@state.pa.us> jstruzzi@state.pa.us. Please write "Subscribe - Route 28" in the subject line. Motorists are advised to use caution and allow extra time when traveling on Route 28. PennDOT also reminds motorists they can log on to <http://www.511pa.com/> 511pa.com or call 511 from any phone to check traffic conditions on major roadways before traveling. Media Contact: Jim Struzzi, Press Officer (412) 429-5010 (Office) (412) 292-9357 (Cell Phone) Source: PennDOT Engineering District 11 # # # Jennifer Thoma * Office of Patrick Dowd * Pittsburgh City Council District 7 jennifer.thoma@city.pittsburgh.pa.us <mailto:jennifer.thoma@city.pittsburgh.pa.us> * 412-255-2140