West Ohio Street Bridge Closure

PITTSBURGH, PA (January 5, 2018) - The West Ohio Street Bridge over the Norfolk Southern Railroad tracks within Allegheny Commons West Park in Pittsburgh’s Northside is closed to vehicular traffic. The closure is necessary due to deteriorating condition of the bridge and continued violation of the three ton weight restriction. Bicycle and pedestrian traffic will be permitted to utilize the bridge. Motor vehicles travelling between Western Avenue and Allegheny Common are advised to utilize Brighton Road, North Avenue and Federal Street as the alternate route.

West Ohio Street Bridge carries SR 4084 through Allegheny Commons West Park. The closure and detour has been coordinated with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.

Local access to Allegheny Commons West Park will remain open between Brighton Road and Ridge Avenue.

The bridge is expected to be closed for a period of two years before a new bridge is constructed and opened.

Pittsburgh’s Department of Mobility and Infrastructure will monitor traffic impacts and operations as a result of the detour and make adjustments as necessary to facilitate operations and maintain community quality of life.

Contact: Jeff Skalican, Deputy Director, Department of Mobility & Infrastructure, (412) 255-2373 jeff.skaclican@pittsburghpa.gov