Forward Township
Parkway bridge closure will affect commuters for 25 days.
Written by Bethani Cameron
Cline announced that the Interstate 376/Commercial Street Bridge on the Parkway East in Pittsburgh will close for 25 days for construction.
While the bridge is not located directly within Forward Township, many residents rely on the route to commute toward Downtown Pittsburgh and nearby employment centers.
Cline said local emergency medical services agencies are coordinating routes to ensure that emergency access to Pittsburgh hospitals remains reliable during the closure. Flyers outlining detours were available at the meeting.
She encouraged residents to sign up for township alerts and to plan alternate routes ahead of construction.
PennDOT officials have recommended that regular parkway commuters work remotely, take public transportation, and “have all supplies you will need while waiting in heavy traffic (including snacks and water for your passengers, good music or an audiobook to listen to, comfortable clothing, sunglasses, and anything else that allows you to drive comfortably).”
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