Beaver Falls to evaluate if Bridge Street can be reopened to Ross Hill in the future

Story by Curtis Walsh – Beaver County Radio news Director. Published October 31, 2023 2:28 P.M.

(Beaver Falls, Pa) The City of Beaver Falls Police Chief, David Johnson, issued a statement that Bridge Street in Beaver Falls, which leads to Ross Hill Road, will be closed indefinitely. The press release states that this action has been taken with the “interest of public safety due to multiple recent vehicle crashes”. The release also states the city will “evaluate and assess options” to determine if the roadway can be re-opened in the future.
Affected residents and municipalities are to be notified of the closure.
Beaver County Radio watched as numerous drivers were forced to turn around at the closure on Bridge Street Tuesday afternoon. There was no additional signage in place warning of the closure on other roads as of Tuesday, October 31st.
Motorists are being encouraged to use roads such as 11th Street and Steffen Hill Road to access Darlington Road.