The start of a closure on Verona Road at Second Avenue in Penn Hills was moved to accommodate the contractor’s schedule, according to Allegheny County’s Department of Public Works. The intersection will now close starting at 9 a.m. Sept. 26. The closure, which is expected to end in October, is required for reconstruction of the intersection.
Traffic will be detoured using Wildwood Avenue, Allegheny River Boulevard, Plum Street, Hunter Road, Hamil Road, and Poketa Road.
In addition to the upcoming closure, there will continue to be short stoppages at work zones on Verona Road between Saltsburg Road and Second Avenue. Flaggers are being used to control traffic. Those traffic restrictions, which are expected to end in November, are required for milling and paving, base repairs, drainage improvements, shoulder work, and guide rail replacement.
The project is being done by A. Folino Construction, Inc., of Oakmont as part the $7.3 million 2022 Capital Roads contract.
