A six-month closure of part of Freedom Crider Road in New Sewickley Township began at 7:00 this morning. Crews are shutting down the road between Lovi Road and Route 989 to continue work of the Freedom Road Upgrade Project. The work is being done in Freedom and New Sewickley Township. The project includes utility relocations, completion of the Snake Run and Park Quarry bridges, guiderail and sign updates and other improvements. Local traffic will be able to access their property. Detours will be posted.