Commuters Struggle To Deal With Liberty Bridge Construction
A huge construction project kicked off today on the Liberty Bridge.
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A huge construction project kicked off today on the Liberty Bridge.
Construction on the Liberty Bridge is only beginning, and inconveniences are already expected.
The closure of the inbound Liberty Tunnel and Liberty Bridge is only the first step in what will be a summer of commuting challenges for drivers in the South Hills.
Another major road construction project is set to begin in Pittsburgh.
Spring is just around the corner, which means road construction is also on the way.
A 7-year-old Pittsburgh Public Schools student has been taken to a hospital with a facial cut after the school van she was in slid on snow into a barrier on a ramp from the Liberty Bridge to the Veterans Bridge.
According to PennDOT, the mega project of 2016 will be the renovation of the Liberty Bridge.
"Forty-eight percent of Pittsburgh's bridges are structurally deficient or functionally obsolete," former Gov. Ed Rendell declared in Pittsburgh on Wednesday afternoon.
Long-suffering South Hills drivers will get no reprieve in 2015 as the work on Route 51 intensifies.
A 14-year-old robbery suspect escaped from police custody Wednesday morning, but was recaptured about an hour later.
The Liberty Tunnels were closed shortly Sunday after a gas leak was suspected.
Pennsylvania is among the nation's leaders in bridges that both lack backup protection against collapse in case a single, vital component fails and are designated by highway officials as being in need of repair, an Associated Press review of national bridge records found.
Starting as early as next week, PennDOT will post lower weight limits on more than 200 bridges in our region.
PennDOT is looking to alternate detours, after the inbound Liberty Tunnel closure created more traffic than officials anticipated.
Tunnels are the Achilles' heel of Pittsburgh traffic, so when the outbound Liberty Tunnel closes at 10 p.m. for 16 days, there's going to be a lot more traffic in the downtown area.
How did a truck drive off the Liberty Bridge and plunge 40 feet to the road below? That's the question Pittsburgh Police want to answer.
Three people were injured when a vehicle went off the Liberty Bridge ramp.
When it comes to concrete, it's relatively small, just a slip ramp from the Liberty Bridge to the crosstown expressway.
Gov. Tom Corbett is fighting to get billions of dollars to fix the state's structurally-deficient bridges.
A series of events led to damage to four vehicles and two people being sent to the hospital in ambulances.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held Wednesday afternoon to signal the reopening for the newly rehabbed Lower McArdle Bridge.
Drivers are getting a break this weekend – sort of. The "bathtub" section of the Parkway East downtown – also known as Parkway Central will be completely closed until noon Saturday.
If you're coming into town this weekend, there are some big road projects you need to know about.
Inspections will take place on the Liberty Bridge in Pittsburgh Wednesday night.
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Kennywood is adding an Easter celebration to its calendar next year, starting the 2025 season extra early.
Mickey is one of the oldest in North America after celebrating her 40th birthday.
Post Malone, Jelly Roll, and Sierra Ferrell are hitting the road for 25 shows across the United States and Canada.
The Task Force on the Attempted Assassination of Donald J. Trump on Monday issued subpoenas to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives for testimony from two ATF employees regarding the response to the July 13 assassination attempt.
Only some passengers will be able to eat their favorite burgers in the skies through a partnership between Delta and Shake Shack.
The Task Force on the Attempted Assassination of Donald J. Trump on Monday issued subpoenas to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives for testimony from two ATF employees regarding the response to the July 13 assassination attempt.
The leaked materials include the sworn deposition of the minor with whom former Rep. Matt Gaetz allegedly had sex.
The order is a win for Dave McCormick and a loss for Bob Casey as the campaigns prepare for a statewide recount.
Mr. Biden has made addressing climate change a key part of his policy agenda.
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice appointed his wife to the state school board after winning a decisive U.S. Senate race against his Democratic opponent.
The first Von Maur department store in Pennsylvania has opened at South Hills Village.
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A pizzeria in Pittsburgh's Oakland neighborhood was hit with a consumer alert.
The latest economic data shows consumer prices rose slightly in October, which is impacting people's holiday budgets.
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A West Mifflin woman said she feels duped after falling for a convincing weight loss gummy ad created by scammers using AI.
Pittsburgh EMS workers say they are understaffed and overstretched, racing from one call to the next.
The Kane Community Living Center in McKeesport is dealing with a COVID-19 outbreak.
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issues urgent safety alert after ninth recall of adult bed rails in three years.
The 65-year-old actor and stand-up comedian, best known for portraying Joey Gladstone on "Full House," said he first noticed symptoms in October.
Consumer Reports applauds food giant's decision after less-than-expected demand for the meal kits from school districts.
North Allegheny is now tied for the most state titles in a row in Pennsylvania history.
People are calling and flocking to sports cards and memorabilia stores looking for the one-of-a-kind Paul Skenes card.
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes was named the National League Rookie of the Year.
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The much-hyped fight pitting the 58-year-old Tyson against Paul, 27, shattered records but was marred by tech glitches.
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Giant Eagle has opened a new grocery store in Pittsburgh's Westwood neighborhood.
The latest economic data shows consumer prices rose slightly in October, which is impacting people's holiday budgets.
The $600 million project would redevelop fifteen acres of old industrial land along the Ohio River.
New numbers just published show whether small or big schools are growing the most in the Pittsburgh region.
Post Malone, Jelly Roll, and Sierra Ferrell are hitting the road for 25 shows across the United States and Canada.
The leader of a New York City church where pop star Sabrina Carpenter filmed scenes for a music video has been stripped of his duties.
The first 10 names entering the Pittsburgh Walk of Fame could be announced as soon as next fall.
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