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Pittsburgh, PA – PennDOT District 11 is announcing a long-term lane restriction on northbound Route 19 (Saw Mill Run Boulevard) in the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, will begin Tuesday, January 15 weather permitting.

Beginning at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, a long-term lane restriction will be implemented on northbound Route 19 at the Shaler Street Bridge overpass.  The lane restriction will remain in place through early May as crews begin utility installation for the replacement of the Shaler Street Bridge.  No restrictions will occur in the southbound direction at this time.

Crews from Swank Construction Company, LLC will conduct the work.

Please use caution if traveling in this area.

Motorists can check conditions on major roadways by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and access to more than 860 traffic cameras.

511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional Twitter alerts accessible on the 511PA website.

MEDIA CONTACT: Steve Cowan, 412-429-5010

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