PennDOT to pursue 57 new transportation projects in Pittsburgh region

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced this week that 57 new transportation improvement projects will begin this year in the Pittsburgh region.

Approximately 551 miles of roadway and 43 bridges will be improved, according to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration.

Within Allegheny, Beaver and Lawarence counties, PennDOT said it anticipates investing more than $537 million in the projects.

New projects expected to begin this year include:

• Route 22/30 over Interstate 376 Parkway West Interchange project in Allegheny County, estimated $50 million-60 million
• Route 28 Wrong Way Detection System Safety project in Allegheny County, $4.8 million
• I-79 at Route 910 Wexford Interchange project in Allegheny County, estimated $50 million-60 million
• Route 2114 McKeesport Duquesne Bridge preservation project in Allegheny County, estimated $55 million-65 million
• Route 18 Frankfort Road Bridge replacement project in Beaver County, $25.3 million
• Route 68 reconstruction project in Beaver County, $6.1 million

Alongside the new projects beginning, 40 projects will continue this year, PennDOT said.

Ongoing projects that will conclude this year include:

• Route 8 — Butler Street to Saxonburg Boulevard improvement project in Allegheny County, $9.1 million
• Route 50 – I-79 to Vanadium Road widening project in Allegheny County, $5.6 million
• I-79 – Campbells Run Road to Moon Run betterment project in Allegheny County, $14.9 million
• I-376 Parkway West – Boyce Road to I-79 preservation project in Allegheny County, $12.6 million
• Route 885 Boulevard of the Allies Bridge preservation project in Allegheny County, $44.9 million
• Route 3104 McKees Rocks Bridge preservation project in Allegheny County, $38.6 million
• Route 4003 McKnight Road improvement project in Allegheny County, $27 million
• Route 18 – Liberty Street to Jefferson Street improvement project in Lawrence County, $13.2 million