Icy roads, crashes reported throughout Pittsburgh region
Snow and precipitation fell throughout the Pittsburgh region overnight and early Thursday morning, leading to possible icy patches and slick conditions on area roads.
Tribune-Review news partner WPXI reported multiple crashes throughout the region. Early morning temperatures are below freezing, with wind chills reported around 20 degrees.
The Liberty Bridge was closed early Thursday morning due to icy conditions, but it has since been reopened, according to WPXI.
A winter weather advisory for Somerset County and Western Maryland is in place until at least 8 a.m. Thursday.
SALT TRUCKS are out on the roads, treating icy conditions in numerous areas. Remember to stay back and give them some space. #WPXI #WPXITraffic #PittsburghTraffic pic.twitter.com/2z6CVlAE4J
— WPXI Traffic (@WPXITraffic) November 17, 2022
Salt trucks have been deployed across the area and are treating several roads. Crashes have been reported on the McKees Rocks Bridge, the Parkway West and the Bloomfield Bridge.
BLOOMFIELD BRIDGE CLOSED coming from Bigelow Blvd to Liberty Ave due to a crash and icy conditions. #WPXI pic.twitter.com/tpYUlhLvmJ
— WPXI Traffic (@WPXITraffic) November 17, 2022
Drivers should be cautious of icy patches, especially on bridges and overpasses.
Snow showers are also expected later Thursday.
Ryan Deto is a TribLive reporter covering politics, Pittsburgh and Allegheny County news. A native of California’s Bay Area, he joined the Trib in 2022 after spending more than six years covering Pittsburgh at the Pittsburgh City Paper, including serving as managing editor. He can be reached at rdeto@triblive.com.
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