(File Photo: Source for Photo: FILE – This April 2, 2021, file photo shows bridges spanning the Allegheny River in downtown Pittsburgh. Republicans in Congress are making the politically brazen bet that it’s more advantageous to oppose President Joe Biden’s ambitious rebuild America agenda than to lend support for the costly $2.3 trillion undertaking for roads, bridges and other infrastructure investments. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) The Roberto Clemente Bridge will close starting at noon today for the Special Olympics Polar Plunge Happy Hour in the Steel City. The Pittsburgh Department of Public Works announced the closure yesterday after granting an event permit to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Members of the public that are seeking specific details regarding this event are encouraged to contact 724-375-7515 or through email at clist@specialolympicspa.org. Information can also be found on the official Pittsburgh Polar Plunge website, which can be found by clicking here. The Roberto Clemente Bridge is scheduled to reopen to traffic at 8 p.m. tomorrow.