Pittsburgh, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is announcing slide remediation work on Route 48 (Long Run Road) in the City of McKeesport, Allegheny County will begin Monday, November 16 weather permitting.
There will be a single-lane restriction on southbound Route 48 between Walnut Street and Old Long Run Road from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM weekdays through Tuesday, November 24. Crews will conduct vegetation clearing and filter sock installation work.
The prime contractor is Allison Park Contractors on this $3.09 million slide remediation project. Long-term single-lane restrictions are expected within the four-lane section of Route 48 between Maplewood Street and Old Long Run Road. The overall project is anticipated to be completed in late 2027. Additional information will be provided as the project progresses.
Please stay alert and drive cautiously – safety is everyone’s responsibility.
Travelers can check conditions on major roads 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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MEDIA CONTACT: Nicole Haney, nhaney@pa.gov or 412-429-5011
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