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PennDOT concrete work to restrict traffic on I-70
Around The Valley, Latest News, Main
June 23, 2025

PennDOT concrete work to restrict traffic on I-70

By JEFF HIMLER
TribLive

Single-lane restrictions will be in effect beginning today on a stretch of Interstate 70 in Rostraver and South Huntingdon townships and during several weekends on a segment of the interstate in North Belle Vernon and Rostraver.

PennDOT said concrete pavement work will trigger overnight restrictions from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. each day, extending from Monday through Saturday.

Motorists can expect to encounter the restrictions while traveling eastbound between the Arnold City and Smithton exits and while headed westbound between the Smithton and Route 51 exits.

The road work and traffic restrictions are related to PennDOT’s $120.6 million reconfiguration of the Route 51 interchange and reconstruction of adjacent portions of Route 51 and I-70.

Weekend restrictions are slated between 6 p.m. Fridays and 6 a.m. Mondays stretching over eight weeks while contractor Golden Triangle Construction Company conducts concrete pavement patching, drainage repair and barrier replacement between the Route 906 (Belle Vernon/ Monessen) and Arnold City exits.

That work will affect travel in both eastbound and westbound directions and is part of an overall $9.69 million concrete preservation project on I-70 that is expected to continue through late fall.

Meanwhile, PennDOT is planning the following work on roads in Westmoreland County during the week beginning today:

• A washout will be under repair on Brinkerton Road in Hempfield Township.

• Paving will take place on Route 380 in Washington and Bell townships and on Stone Church Road in Hempfield Township.

• Patching will take place on Route 30 in Ligonier and Derry townships.

• Shoulder stabilization will take place on sections of Route 711 in Cook and Fairfield townships, Brinkerton Road in Hempfield Township and Murrysville-Trafford Road in Penn Township, • Inlet cleaning and pipe flushing will take place on Brinkerton Road in Hempfield Township.

• Pipe installation will take place on Route 982 (Kecksburg Road) in Mt. Pleasant Township and Laughner Road in Fairfield Township.

• Pipe replacement will take place on Youngstown Ridge Road in Unity Township.

Ditching will take place on the following roads: • Route 711 (Market Street) in Ligonier Township;

• Bethel Church Road in Unity Township;

• Barren Run Road in South Huntingdon Township;

• Water Street in East Huntingdon Township.

Crews will pick up litter, replace road signs and perform other tasks on various routes countywide.

Motorists should anticipate potential detours, lane restrictions and flaggers in work areas.

Residents can call PennDOT tollfree at 800-349-7623 to report road maintenance concerns and the locations of dead deer on state highways.

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FAMILY FUN AT THE SPRAY PARK
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FAMILY FUN AT THE SPRAY PARK
July 11, 2025
Amari Dawson, 4, is lifted by her aunt Alexis Ashley of McKeesport, left, as her other aunt Mari’onna Dawson joins in Thursday afternoon at the Renzie Spray Ground at Renziehausen Park in McKeesport. ...
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Candidate for Charleroi council won’t accept nomination
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Candidate for Charleroi council won’t accept nomination
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
July 11, 2025
Chris Kennedy dropped out of the race rather than challenge a petition questioning his residency. Four hours before a petition was filed to prevent him from appearing on the ballot for a seat on Charl...
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Monessen mayor considers new advisory board for EMS services
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Monessen mayor considers new advisory board for EMS services
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
July 11, 2025
The city also received approval to join the state’s STMP Program. At council’s work session Thursday, Monessen Mayor Ron Mozer discussed the state of Mon Valley EMS, the city’s emergency services prov...
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EF High School project roughly half done
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EF High School project roughly half done
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
July 11, 2025
District officials dispelled a rumor that classes won’t be able to start until November. Several discussions were held about construction at Elizabeth Forward High School during Wednesday’s school boa...
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Time’s up for lengthy public comments at Westmoreland commissioners meetings
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Time’s up for lengthy public comments at Westmoreland commissioners meetings
July 11, 2025
A three-minute time limit is now being enforced. By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive The Westmoreland County commissioners have no time for excessive talk. Responding to what they said was a growing level of...
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Man charged with slaying during drug deal gone ‘sideways’
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Man charged with slaying during drug deal gone ‘sideways’
July 11, 2025
Police say Daevone Brown of McKeesport shot Christopher Kovach of Ohio in the head. By JUSTIN VELLUCCI TribLive Police have made an arrest in the slaying last month of an Ohio man found shot in the he...
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