In brief: Historical society programs, road work and more around Bridgeville

Career news

Daniel P. Gustine has been promoted to partner at Peacock Keller law firm. During his time as an associate, Gustine has developed a significant practice in residential real estate, estate planning, estate administration and business law. He also serves on the board of directors of Pathways of Southwestern Pennsylvania.

Bridgeville Area Historical Society

The Bridgeville Area Historical Society offers the following upcoming programs at the Chartiers Room at the Bridgeville Voluntary Fire Department:

• “Operation Pastorius the Nazi Plan to Blow Up America” presented by Todd DePastino, 1:30 p.m. Jan. 30

• “Heroic Women of the American Revolution” presented by Deborah Morinello, 1:30 p.m. Feb. 27

• “Fred Rogers” presented by Chris Rodell, 7:30 p.m. March 29

Washington Pike lane restrictions

Work on the Route 50 (Washington Pike) bridge over Chartiers Creek in Bridgeville and South Fayette is underway.

Lane closures will occur from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays and 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. weeknights on Route 50 in each direction between James Street in Bridgeville and Millers Run Road in South Fayette through late 2022. Work also will occur on weekends as needed without time restrictions. Work will include roadway excavation, widening, drainage improvements, utility work, signal updates and bridge foundation construction.

In addition, lane restrictions controlled by flaggers will occur during the same timeframe on Chartiers Street (Route 3034) between Route 50 and Werner Street. Crews will conduct widening work, retaining wall construction, utility work and pavement reconstruction.

According to PennDOT, the structure over Chartiers Creek will be widened to seven lanes using Accelerated Bridge Construction techniques as part of a $10.78 million improvement project. 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, and Chartiers Street will be widened to include a turning lane. The project began in 2021 with utility relocation work and is anticipated to conclude late this year. During the 2022 construction season, the bridge will be closed for three extended weekends and a 10-day closure of Chartiers Street will be required. Information will be provided in advance of all closures.