September 03, 2024 Travel Advisory

Weekend Closure Planned for S.R. 51 in Jefferson Hills Borough, Allegheny County

Closure needed for bridge beam installation for Mon/Fayette Expressway Project.

The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) wants to remind motorists that a portion of State Route 51 in Jefferson Hills Borough, Allegheny County will be closed in both directions starting Sept. 6 at 10 p.m. until Sept. 9 at 5 a.m.

This closure will be in effect from Worthington Ave. to Peters Creek Road with a posted detour and traffic controls in place.

During this time, crews will be finishing the installation of overhead beams for the bridge that will carry traffic on the Mon/Fayette Expressway (PA Turnpike 43) over State Route 51.

This is the second, full weekend closure to occur, and the work is weather dependent. The alternate date for this bridge beam placement would be September 13 to September 16.

This traffic impact is part of the Mon/Fayette Expressway PA Route 51 to I-376 Project. For more information about the project, please visit: PA Route 51 to I-376 of the Mon/Fayette Expressway

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Renee Vid Colborn
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