Note: South Fayette is not involved in this project but provides updates as received from PennDOT and its contractors.
The third and final full closure is schedule to occur from 9 p.m. Thurs. June 1 to 5 a.m. Mon. June 5, according to PennDOT.
The Chartiers Bridge replacement project on Washington Pike, at the border of South Fayette and Bridgeville, will occur during three extended weekend closures, starting on Thursday, April 13, 2023. The work represents the final stages of the project, which will improve traffic flow on and around the bridge and the adjacent I-79 interchange.
PennDOT will confirm each closure in advance, as the schedule may need to change due to environmental or other factors that would affect the work.
Weekends #1 & #2
Weekend #3
- Lane restrictions on bridge 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Full closure from 9 p.m. Thurs. June 1 to 5 a.m. Mon. June 5
Please avoid the area if possible. The official detour uses I-79.
During the full closure periods, a pedestrian shuttle van will be available every 30 minutes.
Local police will assist motorists at various intersections between Route 50 in South Fayette Township and the I-79 ramp in Collier Township.
To allow bridge work to occur, Chartiers Street between Route 50 and Dewey Avenue and Church Street at Route 50 will be required to close the entire weekend.
Chartiers Street traffic will be detoured via Route 50, Station Street, Dewey Avenue and Bank Street.
Church Street traffic will be detoured via Station Street and Chess Street.
The sidewalks on the bridge will close to pedestrian traffic from 1 p.m. Thursday continuously through 5 a.m. Monday morning. A temporary pedestrian shuttle will provide service during the weekend as the bridge sidewalks will be closed. The hours of service will occur from 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. each day.
The pedestrian stops will be located in the following locations:
- The intersection of Route 50 and James Street in Bridgeville
- The intersection of Route 50 and Millers Run Road (Route 50)/Washington Pike (Route 3003).
Pickup times at the designated shuttle stops will not exceed 30-minute cycles.
About the Project
The bridge over Chartiers Creek will be widened to seven lanes using Accelerated Bridge Construction techniques as part of this $10.78 million improvement project.
Additionally:
- An exclusive lane from southbound Washington Pike to northbound I-79 will be constructed
- Widening work will occur on the northbound I-79 on-ramp
- Chartiers Street will be widened to include a turning lane
The project began in 2021 with utility relocation work and is anticipated to conclude in 2023.
South Fayette Township is not conducting this work and is providing this information as a courtesy.