Shapiro Administration Announces $380 million in New Transportation Investments in Pittsburgh Region This Year

(File Photo of Road Work Ahead Sign)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Bridgeville, PA) PennDOT District 11 officials highlighted more than 58 projects expected to be bid this year, along with 52 projects that will continue in 2026 in the three-county greater Pittsburgh region at an event in Bridgeville yesterday. These investments support the vision of Governor Josh Shapiro of a safe and reliable transportation network that connects people to opportunity and each other. PennDOT anticipates investing over $380 million in the region spanning Allegheny, Beaver, and Lawrence counties. According to a recent release from PennDOT District 11, here is some more information about these projects:

This investment includes improving over 1,200 miles of highways and working on 43 bridges. Under Governor Josh Shapiro’s Administration, 19,451 miles of roadway have been improved and work has advanced on 1,738 state and local bridges.

Because of the 2025-26 state budget signed by Governor Josh Shapiro, PennDOT is also investing $37.5 million this state fiscal year to pave and preserve less traveled, often rural roadways in 20 counties. This roadwork is made possible through Motor License Fund investments redirected from the Pennsylvania State Police while ensuring PSP’s critical mission continues. Work began last year and will continue this year, with $6 million being invested on nearly 20 miles in Beaver and Lawrence counties and making improvements possible five years faster than originally planned:

  • Milling, paving, shoulder repair, drainage and other upgrades on nearly 7 miles of Tuscarawas Road (Route 4028) in Ohioville Borough and Brighton Township, Beaver County in 2025.
  • Milling, paving, shoulder repair, drainage, and other work on nearly 4 miles of Market Street/Hollow Road (Route 551) and nearly 5 miles of Elmwood Avenue/Centennial Boulevard (Route 168) in South Beaver and Darlington townships and Darlington, Big Beaver, and New Gallilee boroughs, Beaver County planned this year.
  • Milling and resurfacing on nearly 2 miles of Route 551 (Enon Road) and over 2 miles of Route 351 (Vine Street) in Enon Valley Borough and Little Beaver Township, Lawrence County planned this year.

Notable projects that are expected to begin, continue, or conclude in Allegheny, Beaver, and Lawrence counties include:

New projects that will begin in 2026:

  • Route 22/30 over I-376 Parkway West Interchange project in Allegheny County, $57.93 million.
  • I-376 “Bathtub” Flood Control Improvement project in Allegheny County, estimated $31-35 million.
  • I-376 Parkway East – Edgewood to Churchill Betterment project in Allegheny County, $99.31 million.
  • Route 2114 McKeesport-Duquesne Bridge Preservation project in Allegheny County, $50.77 million.
  • Route 65 Country Club Bridge Replacement project in Beaver County, $9.45 million.
  • Route 422 – Business 422 to Butler County Betterment project in Lawrence County, estimated $19-21 million.

Ongoing projects that will conclude in 2026:

  • Route 28 Wrong Way Detection System in Allegheny County, $5.36 million.
  • I-376 Parkway East – Churchill to Monroeville Betterment project in Allegheny County, $70.17 million
  • Country Club Drive over Route 19 Bridge Replacement project in Allegheny County, $2.5 million
  • Liberty Tunnel Roof Replacement project in Allegheny County, $3.47 million.
  • Route 68 – Virginia Avenue to Adams Street Betterment project in Beaver County, $7.04 million.
  • Route 158 North Jefferson Street Betterment project in Lawrence County, $3.84 million.

Ongoing projects that will continue beyond 2026:

  • 51 Clairton Boulevard – Coal Valley Road to Lebanon Church Road Betterment project in Allegheny County, $19.85 million.
  • I-79 at Route 910 Wexford Interchange Improvement project in Allegheny County, $46.5 million.
  • I-376 Commercial Street Bridge Replacement project in Allegheny County, $95.07 million.
  • Route 2040 Curry Hollow Road Betterment project in Allegheny County, $28.16 million.
  • Route 2006 East Washington Street Bridge Replacement project in Lawrence County, $7.28 million.

As construction projects are underway in the region, the traveling public can anticipate seeing many work zones and are urged to keep in mind their safety and the safety of highway workers. When encountering a work zone, please drive the posted speed limit, turn on your headlights, pay close attention to signs and flaggers, and avoid all distractions.