Story by Curtis Walsh – Beaver County Radio. Published April 10, 2024 11:48 P.M.

(Beaver, Pa) A road closure announced for the Route 51 Rochester-Beaver Bridge had residents questioning the reason for the closure. Beaver Borough Police Department and the Bridgewater Borough both released alerts on Facebook citing a temporary closure will take place on Friday, April 19, 2024, from 7:00 A.M. to 11:30 P.M. Bridgewater stated the closure was for a “special event”.

Beaver County Radio reached out to PennDot to ask about the closure. PennDot initially told Beaver County Radio that they currently did not have knowledge of the closure as of Wednesday morning. PennDot investigated and later relayed that they were not involved in the closure as it was for a filming event.

Alternate routes will be designated during the closure to redirect traffic and appropriate detour signage will be in place to guide motorists. Delays and increased traffic volumes will be expected.

While Beaver County Radio has not gotten an official confirmation, the Paramount+ Series “Mayor of Kingstown” starring Jeremy Renner has been been taking place in the Pittsburgh region. The series takes place in Pittsburgh and the Administration of Governor Josh Shapiro recently stated the production of the show has brought over 90 million dollars into the local economy, along with creating more jobs.