The McKees Rocks Bridge is closed today, Tuesday, March 11.
The bridge closed after 9 a.m. and will remain closed until 3 p.m.
PennDOT crews are working on overhead sign installation along the bridge.
The closure could be lifted earlier if work get does before 3 p.m.
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Work will continue through June with single-lane traffic and 15-minute stoppages around the clock through Saturday morning,
Other closures in the area include work on the entrance ramp to northbound I-79 from Neville Island for the rebuilding of the ramp. That closure will last the rest of the month.
And, Lebanon Church Road is down to a single lane in both directions from Route 51 to Ceco Drive. That project will take place through May.
PennDOT posted the follow detour route and information for the McKees Rocks Bridge closure on Tuesday:
Route 51 to Route 65
From the intersection of Route 51 (Island Avenue) and the McKees Rocks Bridge, continue southbound on Route 51 Turn left on Chartiers Ave/Linden Street Turn left on Stanhope Street Turn right onto Route 51 (West Carson Street) Continue left, following signs for southbound Route 19/Route 51/westbound I-376 Bear right onto Steuben Street Follow signs for southbound Route 19/Route 51/westbound I-376 Bear left onto South Main Street Continue in the middle lane and follow signs for northbound West End Bridge/North Shore/I-279/Route 19 Bear left to the West End Circle, then quickly bear right onto the West End Bridge Cross the West End Bridge Turn left onto northbound Route 65 (Ohio River Boulevard)/Chateau Street Bear left to stay on northbound Route 65 (Ohio River Boulevard) End Detour
Route 65 to Route 51
From the intersection of Route 65 (Ohio River Boulevard) and the McKees Rocks Bridge, continue southbound on Route 65 Take the ramp to Route 19/Route 51/West End Bridge Cross the West End Bridge Turn right onto northbound Route 51 (West Carson Street) Turn left on Stanhope Street Turn right on Linden Street Turn right on Route 51 (Island Avenue) End Detour
Motorists accessing the bridge from the Helen Street ramps should utilize Robb Street, River Road and Route 51, then follow the above detours.
A flagger will be stationed at the on-ramp from Helen Street towards Route 51 to allow access of emergency vehicles and PRT buses, as needed during the McKees Rocks Bridge closure.