During a safety inspection Thursday night, PennDOT crews noticed failed temporary structural support brackets being utilized for hanger cable replacements.

The Elizabeth Bridge has reopened to traffic following an emergency closure. The bridge reopened at 6 p.m. Friday, PennDOT announced. Officials said PennDOT, the contractor and consulting engineers worked around-the-clock to design and install a secondary hanger system in the location that caused concern.PennDOT said multiple engineers have scrutinized the redesign, inspected the new redundant system and conducted tests on the bridge. During a safety inspection Thursday night, PennDOT said crews noticed failed temporary structural support brackets being utilized for hanger cable replacements.According to PennDOT, the decision to close the bridge was made in the interest of public safety. PennDOT urges motorist to please use caution when traveling through the area.

The Elizabeth Bridge has reopened to traffic following an emergency closure.

The bridge reopened at 6 p.m. Friday, PennDOT announced.


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Route 51 Elizabeth Bridge in Allegheny County has reopened to traffic. PennDOT, the contractor, and consulting engineers worked around-the-clock to design and install a secondary hanger system in the location of concern. Visit https://t.co/zM7VkUfzk4 for full details pic.twitter.com/rUCkXcA9fl — 511PA Pittsburgh (@511PAPittsburgh) September 27, 2019

Officials said PennDOT, the contractor and consulting engineers worked around-the-clock to design and install a secondary hanger system in the location that caused concern.

PennDOT said multiple engineers have scrutinized the redesign, inspected the new redundant system and conducted tests on the bridge.

During a safety inspection Thursday night, PennDOT said crews noticed failed temporary structural support brackets being utilized for hanger cable replacements.

According to PennDOT, the decision to close the bridge was made in the interest of public safety.

PennDOT urges motorist to please use caution when traveling through the area.