PITTSBURGH, PA — PennDOT’s plans to repair a large hole that appeared on the Crosstown Boulevard ramp to Boulevard of the Allies on Monday will result in detours and likely traffic problems over the weekend.
The work begins on Friday.
On Monday, a steel plate was placed over the hole as reports emerged that daylight and exposed rebar were visible under the ramp. The ramp installation required a temporary closure of the ramp while the plate was installed.
According to PennDOT, the problem does not pose a danger to passing motorists.
The ramp is closed from Thursday 8pm to 6am.
Adding to the traffic problems is an additional lane closure on the Parkway East toward Birmingham Bridge around the clock – from 9 p.m. Friday to 6 a.m. Monday – due to painting work.
PennDOT designated detour due to work on Crosstown Boulevard:
South
I-579 south to Boulevard of the Allies
- From I-579 southbound, take the 7th Avenue/6th Avenue ramp
- Take the ramp toward PPG Arena/6th Avenue
- Continue onto 6th Avenue
- Turn left onto Grant Street
- Turn left onto Forbes Avenue
- Turn right onto Craft Avenue
- Follow Craft to Allied Boulevard
- End redirection
Bigelow Boulevard to Boulevard of the Allies south
