Pittsburgh, PA – PennDOT District 11 is announcing a closure as part of the McLaughlin Run Road (Route 3004) roundabout project in Upper St. Clair Township, Allegheny County will begin this morning, Thursday, August 18 weather permitting.

Starting at 10 a.m. today, Lesnett Road will close to traffic in each direction between McLaughlin Run Road and Wellington Drive around-the-clock through August 23, as crews conduct final wearing and concrete paving work. Traffic on Lesnett Road will be detoured.

Posted Detour
From McLaughlin Run Road

• Head northbound on McLaughlin Run Road
• Turn left onto Bower Hill Road
• Turn left onto Washington Pike
• Turn left onto Station Street
• Continue onto Dewey Avenue
• Turn left onto Bank Street
• Turn left onto Lesnett Road
• End detour
  

From Wellington Drive

• Same detour in the opposite direction
  

Additionally, the McMillan Road will remain closed to traffic in each direction between McLaughlin Run Road and Woodlands Circle through August 23. Traffic on McMillan Road will continue to be detoured via McLaughlin Run Road, Route 19 (Washington Road) and Fort Couch Road. McLaughlin Run Road traffic will be maintained with a single lane of traffic in each direction.

This $4.67 million project will convert the signalized McLaughlin Run Road and Lesnett/McMillan Road intersection into a free-flowing single-lane roundabout. Additional work includes, replacement of two structures, sidewalks and ADA curb cut ramp installation, guide rail and drainage improvements, sign updates, lighting upgrades and pavement marking installation. Traffic will be maintained in each direction throughout the duration of the project. Work will be conducted in nine construction phases. The overall work will conclude in the Fall 2022.

Plum Contracting Inc. is the prime contractor.

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PennDOT District 11 is hiring for variety of positions, including CDL operators, mechanics, highway maintenance workers, civil engineers, construction inspectors, and transportation technicians. Apply online at www.employment.pa.gov.

MEDIA CONTACT: Yasmeen Manyisha, 412-429-5044

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