Demolition of Saw Mill Run Boulevard bridge scheduled to begin soon, detours announced – WPXI

PITTSBURGH — The Saw Mill Run Boulevard bridge near Woodruff Street in Pittsburgh will be demolished at the beginning of August.

Demolition work will begin on Thursday, Aug. 1, PennDOT said.

Route 51 will be closed between Crane Avenue and Woodruff Street starting at 9 p.m. Barring any unforeseen issues, the roadway will remain closed around-the-clock continuously through 5 a.m. Monday, Aug. 26.

Motorists can take the following detours around the closure:

Additionally, in preparation for the bridge demolition work, the following restrictions will occur:

Bridge demolition work, modular block wall installation, and roadway widening will occur at the Route 51 structure near Woodruff Street in the City of Pittsburgh.

The $3.13 million project is expected to conclude in the fall of 2024.

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