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    District 11 Projects - Allegheny County

    Bakerstown Road Bridge Rehabilitation Project

    Project Status

    Step 2 of 4

    Design

    Next Step:  Construction

    Public Comment

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    Project Overview

    County: Allegheny
    Municipality: Richland Township
    State Route: 4068
    Local Name: Bakerstown Road
    Project Type: Bridge Rehabilitation
    MPMS Number: 113631
    Proposed Construction Start: Spring 2028
    Proposed Construction End: Fall 2028
    Last Updated: 06/11/2026

    The project is located on the bridge that carries Bakerstown Road over CSX railroad, approximately 750 feet east of Valencia Road/Hillcrest Drive and approximately 700 feet west of Station Hill Road. The project consists of bridge rehabilitation activities to include deck replacement, expansion dam replacement, approach slab installation, bearing replacements with pedestal retrofits, steel repairs, zone painting of the steel beams beneath the expansion dams, concrete substructure repairs, and protective fencing replacement. Approach roadway work includes resurfacing to tie the existing pavement into the new approach slabs and deck, drainage repairs, updated guide rail and barrier connections, embankment widening in the southeast quadrant to accommodate pedestrian access onto the bridge sidewalk, pavement markings and signage. It is anticipated that work will begin in the spring of 2028 and will last into the fall of 2028.

    Detour Information

    An eleven (11) mile detour will be required to facilitate the project with an anticipated closure time of five months (April to August). Additionally, a separate truck detour will required for the same duration. 

    Contact Information

    Josh Prines, P.E.
    Project Manager
    412-429-4834
    jprines@pa.gov

    Nicole Haney
    Media Contact
    412-429-5011
    nhaney@pa.gov

    Accessibility

    The project documents can be made available in alternative languages or formats if requested. If you need translation or interpretation services, have special needs, or have concerns that require individual attention, please contact the Project Manager listed above.

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