Route 51 Crossing Detour
August 23 - August 25
JEFFERSON HILLS, Pa. — Two weekend closures of Route 51 in Jefferson Hills are planned for bridge beam installation as part of the Mon-Fayette Expressway project, according to the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission.
During the first closure, Route 51 will be shut down from Worthington Avenue to Peters Creek Road in both directions starting Aug. 23 at 10 p.m. until Aug. 26 at 5 a.m. One of the alternate traffic routes is Piney Fork Road, so there will be more car traffic than usual on this part of Montour Trail that shares the road .
A second weekend closure will happen in the same location at the same times from Sept. 6 to Sept. 9 to install additional bridge beams. This work depends on the weather, so a postponement is possible if there is inclement weather. If that happens, the work will take place Sept. 13 to Sept. 16.
