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Project Overview

This project is part of the $26.99 million McKnight Road improvement project. Work will include bridge and culvert preservation, milling and paving, base repairs, drainage upgrades and repairs, pipe cleaning, guide rail, signal, and ADA ramp upgrades, waterline replacement, concrete mountable curb replacement and new signage and pavement markings between Venture Street and Perrymont Road, including the Babcock Boulevard/Evergreen Road ramps. Before work concludes in the spring of 2025, restrictions will also include a 12-day closure of the Nelson Run Road interchange, two weekend closures at the Venture Street intersection, and several overnight ramp closures for paving operations and structure repairs. The prime contractor is Lindy Paving, Inc.

To help keep motorists informed as work progresses, PennDOT has created an email distribution list for McKnight Road traffic advisories and construction updates. Enroll by sending email addresses to ymanyisha@pa.gov​. Please write “Subscribe – McKnight Road” in the subject line.

Project Location

The limit of work is along McKnight Road between the intersections of Venture Street and Perrymont Road. ​​

Project Update

5/14/2024 - Starting at 6:30 a.m. Monday, May 20 a full closure of the eastbound McKees Rocks Bridge ramps to and from Helen Street will occur through late July. Crews will perform work to replace the pavement on each ramp. A single lane of traffic will be maintained on the bridge in each direction.​

Traffic on the closed ramps will be detoured.

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