Tarentum Bridge reopens in both directions a day early

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Tarentum Bridge reopens in both directions a day early

Natasha Lindstrom | Sunday, June 27, 2021 4:53 p.m.

Natasha Lindstrom | Tribune-Review

PennDOT officials reopened the Tarentum Bridge that links New Kensington and Lower Burrell to Tarentum a half-day earlier than expected when construction wrapped on Sunday, June 27. PennDOT officials reopened the Tarentum Bridge that links New Kensington and Lower Burrell to Tarentum a half-day earlier than expected when construction wrapped on Sunday, June 27.

The Tarentum Bridge reopened in both directions a half-day earlier than planned, much to the relief of many drivers headed through the Alle-Kiski Valley on Sunday afternoon.

PennDOT officials had postponed the reopening of the westbound lane linking New Kensington to Tarentum until 6 a.m. Monday after a car crashed in the work zone last weekend and damaged equipment.

Construction work on the bridge began June 9, prompting lengthy delays for commuters and spurring concerns for emergency responders and ambulances in the area.

The eastbound lane headed from Tarentum to New Kensington reopened June 13.

The work, led by contractor J.F. Shea Construction, was part of a $3.2 million rehabilitation project.

Westbound single-lane restrictions may continue to happen periodically through the project’s completion this fall.

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