PITTSBURGH — The northbound lanes of the Bloomfield Bridge in Pittsburgh closed early Monday morning, and will remain closed for about one month, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.
For 26 days, the around-the-clock closure will be in effect. The bridge will be closed to northbound traffic at Bigelow Boulevard, adding roughly 15 minutes to most drivers' commute times.
POSTED DETOUR:
- From the southern end of the bridge, take Bigelow Boulevard east
- Continue straight onto North Craig Street
- Turn left onto Baum Boulevard
- Follow Baum Boulevard to Liberty Avenue
- Turn left onto Liberty Avenue and follow to the Bloomfield Bridge
- End detour
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Additionally, westbound traffic from Oakland into the city will be blocked off, starting Wednesday. The closure of the westbound lanes of Route 380 between Baum Boulevard and the Bloomfield Bridge will last for 91 days.
The closures are part of a $12.24 million roadway reconstruction project of Route 380 (Baum Boulevard/Bigelow Boulevard) between Morewood Avenue and Herron Avenue.
PennDOT said if the project continues as planned, work should wrap up in November around Thanksgiving.
In the meantime, PennDOT advises motorists to use caution, slow down and expect changing traffic patterns.
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