A significant project to widen a 1.6-mile stretch of Campbells Run Road is set to begin soon and is expected to take until spring 2031 to complete. Despite traffic concerns from local businesses, officials believe the upgrades will improve safety and traffic flow long-term.
Single-lane restrictions on I-79 in Robinson and Kennedy townships will occur on Jan. 7, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., for pothole patching. Motorists can check conditions on 511PA. Further updates will be provided for any additional work.
Motorists in the West Hills will benefit from state funding for traffic safety upgrades. Moon Township receives $193,792, while Neville Township gets $335,120 to improve signal equipment. Nearly $30 million is allocated across Pennsylvania for similar traffic enhancement projects.
Moon Township supervisors denied Revival Today Inc.'s request for a permit to operate on Coraopolis Heights Road. The church plans to relocate to Hopewell Township, where it has submitted a permit for a building in the industrial park following a zoning ordinance amendment.
Pennsylvania American Water is initiating a $2 million project in Crafton and Green Tree to replace nearly one mile of outdated water mains. This upgrade aims to enhance water reliability and flow for approximately 125 customers, with completion projected for spring 2026.
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced two road construction projects starting Nov. 10, including a ramp closure in Neville Township and overnight ramp restrictions in Collier and Robinson townships, with detours provided for affected traffic.
Motorists using Parkway West in Robinson Township should anticipate lane restrictions and ramp closures due to scheduled maintenance. This includes single-lane restrictions on I-376 and overnight closures for drainage work and anti-icing systems, affecting traffic from Oct. 24 through mid-January.