31st Street Bridge/Route 28 Interchange to Open Monday in Pittsburgh
PennDOT District 11 is announcing the opening of the 31st Street Bridge/Route 28 (Allegheny Valley Expressway) interchange in the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, will occur Monday, Nov. 25.
“PennDOT is pleased to open the 31st Bridge to Route 28 as this puts us a step closer to finishing this important regional project,” District Executive
Dan Cessna, P.E. said. “The completion of the grade-separated interchange allows free flow traffic, easing congestion on Route 28 and provides access to the 31st Street Bridge and Washington’s Landing.”
The Route 28 ramps in both directions at the 31st Street Bridge will open to traffic at approximately 9 a.m. Monday, Nov. 25. Minor impacts to traffic will occur as crews open the ramps. Rialto Street will remain closed through the winter months.
The work is part of the $36.4 million Route 28 Phase IV improvement project.
Work includes widening and reconstruction to provide a new grade-separated interchange at the 31st Street Bridge Intersection; roadway reconstruction; new median barrier and signal installation; replacing a section of the 31st Street Bridge; modifications to the River Avenue Viaduct; sidewalk and wall construction; demolition; drainage; utility relocations; highway and sign lighting; sign structures; ITS (Intelligent Transportation System) facilities, and other improvements between the Chestnut Street overpass and the 40th Street Bridge. The prime contractor is the Trumbull Corporation of Pittsburgh.
Motorists are advised to use caution and allow extra time when traveling on Route 28.