Southbound Route 19/Northbound Route 51 Ramp to Westbound I-376 Parkway West Closed in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA – PennDOT District 11 is announcing the closure of the ramp that carries traffic from southbound Route 19 and northbound Route 51 to westbound I-376 (Parkway West) in the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, due to a mudslide.
The ramp that carries traffic from southbound Route 19, northbound Route 51, and Woodville Avenue to westbound I-376 has been closed to traffic as mud and debris from the hillside continue to cover the ramp. Traffic will be detoured.
Posted Detours
Northbound Route 51 to Westbound (Outbound) I-376
From northbound Route 51, take the ramp to West 376/South 19 toward Carnegie/Airport/West End
Turn right onto Woodville Avenue
Turn left onto Greentree Road
To continue to westbound I-376, turn right onto Mansfield Avenue
Turn left onto Poplar Street
Turn right onto the ramp to westbound I-376 toward the Airport
End detour
Southbound Route 19 Ramp to Westbound (Outbound) I-376
Continue on southbound Route 19 past the closed ramp
Continue straight on southbound Route 51
Bear right onto the jughandle at Woodruff Street
Turn left onto northbound Route 51 (Saw Mill Run Boulevard)
Take the ramp to West 376/South 19 toward Carnegie/Airport/West End
Turn right onto Woodville Avenue
Turn left onto Greentree Road
To continue to westbound I-376, turn right onto Mansfield Avenue
Turn left onto Poplar Street
Turn right onto the ramp to westbound I-376 toward the Airport
End detour
PennDOT’s Geotechnical Unit will evaluate the hillside to determine when the roadway can safely be reopened.
Please use caution if traveling in this area.
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