Route 28 Northbound Closed and Reopened for Safety Precaution Due to Falling Debris
TL;DR
A lane restriction was implemented on Route 28 Northbound after ballast (stones beneath the tracks) fell onto the road, leading to a full closure. The closure was in effect from Exit 11 in Harmar to Exit 12, Cheswick/Springdale. Southbound traffic was not affected, and officials have confirmed that the bridge is structurally safe. PennDOT has taken measures to prevent further stone falling by adding shoring and pressure-treated shielding to the bridge.
Topics:nationtransportation#ballast#lane-restriction#penndot#railroad-bridge#route-28#transportation
- Portion of Route 28 Northbound closed WTAE Pittsburgh
- Section of Route 28 reopens after closing for safety precaution WPXI Pittsburgh
- Northbound lanes of Rt. 28 shut down between Harmar and Cheswick-Springdale exits due to falling deb CBS Pittsburgh
- Morning Roundup: Route 28 northbound closed from Harmar to Cheswick TribLIVE
- Ballast falls from bridge over Route 28, northbound restrictions in Harmar TribLIVE
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