I-579 ramp, nearby road closures planned in Pittsburgh Monday through Wednesday

Intermittent daylight ramp closures on the I-579 “Cap” Urban Connector project in Pittsburgh will take place Monday through Wednesday, weather permitting.

PennDOT officials said closures will occur from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day on the Bedford Avenue ramp to southbound I-579, and the Seventh Avenue ramp to southbound I-579.

The ramp from northbound I-579 to Seventh Avenue is tentatively scheduled to close from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday.

Closures are needed so crews can install new lighting and so some minor paving.

Officials also announced single-lane closures on I-579 will occur Monday through Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. between the Veterans Bridge and the Liberty Bridge.

Detour for northbound I-579 to Seventh Avenue

• From northbound I-579, take the PPG Arena/Centre Avenue off-ramp;

• Turn right onto Washington Place;

• Turn right onto Fifth Avenue;

• Turn right onto Sixth Avenue;

• Turn right onto Grant Street;

• Follow Grant Street back to Seventh Avenue.

Bedford Avenue ramp to Boulevard of the Allies/Eastbound I-376 detour for cars

• From Bedford Avenue, take the ramp to 7th Avenue/Fort Pitt Bridge;

• Turn left onto Grant Street;

• Continue south on Grant Street;

• Take the ramp East I-376 toward Monroeville.

Bedford Avenue ramp to Boulevard of the Allies/Eastbound I-376 detour for trucks

• From Bedford Avenue, turn left onto Crawford Street;

• Turn right onto Centre Avenue;

• Turn right onto Sixth Avenue;

• Turn left onto Wood Street;

• Turn left onto the Boulevard of the Allies;

• Take the ramp to East 376 toward Monroeville.

Bedford Avenue ramp to the Liberty Bridge detour for cars

• From Bedford Avenue, take the ramp to 7th Avenue/Fort Pitt Bridge;

• Turn left onto Grant Street;

• Turn left onto Sixth Avenue;

• Sixth Avenue becomes the Crosstown Boulevard;

• Follow Crosstown Boulevard to the Liberty Bridge.

Bedford Avenue ramp to the Liberty Bridge detour for trucks

• From Bedford Avenue, turn left onto Crawford Street;

• Turn right onto Centre Avenue;

• Turn left onto Sixth Avenue;

• Sixth Avenue becomes the Crosstown Boulevard;

• Follow Crosstown Boulevard to the Liberty Bridge.

Seventh Avenue ramp to Boulevard of the Allies/Eastbound I-376 detour for cars

• From Seventh Avenue, take Grant Street southbound;

• Continue southbound on Grant Street;

• Take the ramp to East I-376 toward Monroeville;

Seventh Avenue ramp to Boulevard of the Allies/Eastbound I-376 detour for trucks

• From Seventh Avenue, take Grant Street southbound;

• Turn right onto Sixth Avenue;

• Turn left onto Wood Street;

• Turn left onto the Boulevard of the Allies;

• Take the ramp to East 376 toward Monroeville.

Detour from the Seventh Avenue ramp to the Liberty Bridge

• From Seventh Avenue, take Grant Street southbound;

• Turn left onto Sixth Avenue;

• Sixth Avenue becomes the Crosstown Boulevard;

• Follow Crosstown Boulevard to the Liberty Bridge.

The $29.34 million project, sponsored by the City of Pittsburgh and the Sports and Exhibition Authority, consists of the construction of a structure spanning I-579 to link downtown Pittsburgh and the Hill District.

In part, the Cap project will create a new three-acre greenspace which will include pedestrian pathways, bicycle routes, rain gardens for stormwater management, and design elements from neighborhood artists.

For additional details on the project including information on sustainability, funding, and public input go to pgh-sea.com and select I-579 CAP from the navigation bar.

PennDOT has created an email distribution list for I-579 Crosstown Boulevard traffic advisories and construction updates to help keep motorists informed as work progresses. Enroll by sending email addresses to stcowan@pa.gov. Write “Subscribe – I-579 Cap Project” in the subject line.

The Joseph B. Fay Co. is the prime contractor.

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