Thursday, December 13, 2012
A ceremonial steel beam will be added to the structure. Plus, get the latest on the building’s construction from the Diocese of Pittsburgh’s chief facilities officer, Michael J. Arnold.
One of the last steel components for the new Cardinal Wuerl North Catholic High School in Cranberry almost is in place. On Friday, the Diocese of Pittsburgh will hold a “topping out” ceremony at the site along Route 228 as a ceremonial steel beam is hoisted onto the structure. Then it’s back to work. Michael J. Arnold, chief facilities officer for the Diocese, said the project is now entering its seventh month of construction. “For the most part, we’re tracking on schedule,” he said. Expected to open in time for the 2014-15 school year, the 179,000 square-foot private school is located on 71 acres near Cranberry’s border with Seven Fields. Once finished it will be able to accommodate up to 1,000 students. Two years ago, the diocese …
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
PennDOT bridge maintenance work will result in lane restrictions.
Traveling McKnight Road for work or holiday shopping? On Monday, PennDOT contractors began repairing joints on the bridge that carries McKnight Road over Ingomar Road in McCandless. Single-lane traffic will occur on McKnight in both directions from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays through Dec. 21 between Arcadia and Blazier drives. One lane will remain open in each direction at all times. For a better look at the construction zone, click on view larger map above. Drivers are advised to use caution, slow down and be aware of changing traffic patterns when driving through the area. Visit 511pa.com or call 511 from any phone to check traffic conditions on major roadways before traveling. Like us on Facebook | Follow us on Twitter
Monday, December 3, 2012
Rep. Mike Turzai, township officials from Pine and McCandless, PennDOT officials and more join governor for ceremony.
With busy Route 19 as the backdrop, Gov. Tom Corbett joined with a host of officials Monday to cut a ribbon to celebrate the expansion and improvements to the Wexford Flats section of the road in Pine and McCandless. At the ceremony in Wexford Plaza, Corbett used the opportunity to talk about transportation's role in the regrowth of southwestern Pennsylvania. "Southwestern Pennsylvania is at a critical juncture in its economic history," the governor said. "We are sitting in the middle of the largest economic boom in more than 150 years. We hope to become the location of the first ethane processing plant ever built in the northeast United States and this is all developing alongside a growing bio-medical and high technology sector that could…
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Construction is taking place on West New Castle Street.
Motorists in Zelienople may want to avoid the borough’s railroad tracks. According to PennDOT, a lane restriction will be in place starting at 7 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 15 on Route 288 (West New Castle Street) at Market Street to perform work on the railroad tracks and crossing. Traffic will be restricted to a flagger-controlled single lane, PennDOT said. The restriction is expected to be in place until 5 pm. Traffic will flow in alternating directions while the work is being performed. Congestion and delays are likely in the area, according to PennDOT. Drivers are urged to seek alternative routes. PennDOT also reminds motorists to slow down, minimize distractions and to be alert in the work zone.
Friday, November 2, 2012
Click on our interactive map to see where PennDOT road projects will slow your ride.
PennDOT is working hard to finish up several key projects as the road construction season winds down. There are five areas where it will be slow going this weekend. At the top of the list is the inbound Squirrel Hill tunnels which will be closed Friday night through Monday morning. Intermittent, short-term single-lane and shoulder closures also will occur in several locations on I-79 and I-376 (Parkways East and West) from 6 a.m. to noon Saturday, weather permitting, according to PennDOT District 11. The I-79 road work will occur in both directions between the Bridgeville (Exit 54) and Parkway West/Pittsburgh (Exit 59) interchanges, and the Parkway North (I-279 Exit 72) and Cranberry (Exit 76) Click here to take you to our interactive map…
Friday, October 19, 2012
In addition to several roads and ramps, the inbound Squirrel Hill tunnel will be closed all weekend long.
PennDOT is working hard to finish up several key construction projects before the weather turns nasty. There are six key projects going on this weekend, including a few which will continue for weeks to come. The one with the biggest impact is the closing of the inbound Squirrel Hill Tunnels Friday night through Monday morning. We've got a map to show you which areas to avoid, along with links to more information about the individual projects. Good luck!
Saturday, October 13, 2012
In addition to several roads and ramps, the inbound Squirrel Hill tunnel will be closed all weekend long.
PennDOT is working hard to finish up several key construction projects before the weather turns nasty. There are 10 different projects going on this weekend, including a few which will continue for weeks to come. The one with the biggest impact is the closing of the inbound Squirrel Hill Tunnels. We've got a map to show you which areas to avoid, along with links to more information about the individual projects. Good luck!
Saturday, September 29, 2012
Just click the blue dot on the map to see which areas you may want to avoid.
Summer is over, but the PennDOT paving season is far from finished. Crews will be busy again this weekend on several key highways in our area. We've provided you with a simple map to see where the construction crews will be busiest. Just click on the Weekend Construction Work link at the bottom of the map to see which areas you might want to avoid. Like Cranberry Patch on Facebook or follow us on Twitter. Don't forget to sign up for our daily email newsletter by clicking here.
Monday, September 24, 2012
Crews from the Pennsylvania Drilling Co. will be conducting geotechnical research for a future slide repair.
If your commute takes you through Pearce Mill Road in Pine Township, plan on delays starting this week. Crews from the Pennsylvania Drilling Co. will be conducting geotechnical research for a future slide repair between Route 910 and Brown Road. Short-term single-lane closures on Pearce Mill Road begin Monday, weather permitting, PennDOT District 11 announced. Single-lane alternating-use traffic will occur as needed on Pearce Mill Road from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Oct. 1. A previous slide on Pearce Mill Road—north of Route 910—was repaired in 2011. The latest slide problem is on the portion of Pearce Mill south of Route 910, heading toward North Park. Motorists should use caution and be aware of changing traffic patterns when driving …
Saturday, September 22, 2012
Just click the blue dot on the map to see which areas you may want to avoid.
As the summer driving season winds down, PennDOT crews will be busy again this weekend on several key highways in our area. We've provided you with a simple map to see where the construction crews will be busiest. Just click on the Weekend Construction Work link at the bottom of the map to see which areas you might want to avoid. ––––––––––––––– Like Cranberry Patch on Facebook or follow us on Twitter. Don't forget to sign up for our daily email newsletter by clicking here.
Jessica Sinichak
8:33 am on Thursday, December 13, 2012
Not before the school opens in 2014. I believe one may eventually be added at a later date. more ›