PITTSBURGH, Oct. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- PENNDOT announces today that the
outbound and inbound lanes of the Fort Pitt Tunnels will close for electrical
utilities work this weekend. Beginning Friday, October 26 at 10:00 p.m., the
outbound and inbound lanes of the tunnel will close reopening Saturday,
October 27 at 8:00 p.m.
As part of their $12.8 million contract, Wellington Power will complete
work inside the tunnel coordinating the installation of a new electrical
system by Duquesne Light Company.
Outbound alternate routes for this weekend's closure include:
-- Follow I-376 (Parkway East) to the Fort Duquesne Bridge. Cross the
bridge and follow to the West End Bridge. Cross the bridge and
follow signs for Route 51 South around the West End Circle. Follow
signs for the airport.
-- Follow I-279 south to the Route 65/West End Bridge exit. Cross the
West End Bridge and follow signs for Route 51 South around the West
End Circle. Follow signs for I-279 south/Airport.
-- Follow the Boulevard of the Allies to the Liberty Bridge exit.
Cross the bridge and enter the Liberty Tunnels. Once through the
tunnels follow signs for Route 51 North to I-279 south/Airport.
Motorists can obtain more information and updates about the Fort Pitt
Bridge and Tunnel Rehabilitation Project and other PENNDOT projects at
http://www.epenndot.com or by calling 1-877-450-4279 to speak with a live help desk
operator 24 hours a day.
SOURCE Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
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Related links:
http://www.epenndot.com
CONTACT:
Dick Skrinjar of PENNDOT, +1-877-450-4279
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