(Sewickley, Pa.) Today is the day that drivers who use the Sewickley Bridge were not looking forward to. The Bridge was closed for nearly a month at 7 am this morning.

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced the 24-day closure is expected to last through August 10.

PENNDOT says that it is preparatory work for the $3.69 million project that is ongoing. Crews will conduct preservation work, including a deck overlay and bearing and deck joint replacement, during the closure.

PennDOT expects the entire project to be completed in late November.