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    I-579 Veterans Bridge Overnight Washing Activities Continue Next Week in Pittsburgh

    November 14, 2025

    Pittsburgh, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is announcing washing activities on the I-579 Veterans Bridge over the Allegheny River in the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County will continue Monday, November 17 weather permitting.

    Single-lane restrictions will occur on the Veterans Bridge in both directions from 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM weeknights through Monday night, November 24 as crews from Green Acres Contracting conduct bridge washing activities.

    Please use caution if using the bridge. Work zone safety is everyone’s responsibility.

    Motorists can check conditions on major roadways by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and access to more than 1,200 traffic cameras. 511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional X alerts.

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