Community Corner
Reminder: Babcock Boulevard Changes to Single Lane Today
Restrictions will occur daily as needed from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the area under the McKnight Road overpass.
Traffic on Babcock Boulevard will be reduced to a single lane today.
Restrictions will occur daily as needed from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the area under the McKnight Road (Route 4003) overpass through Aug. 19. Crews will be performing overhead bridge work. Flag crews will control traffic. Motorists should use caution, slow down and expect to stop.
The $8.8-million, 4.6 mile-project includes milling and resurfacing, concrete pavement patching, drainage, guide rail, concrete barrier, curb and sidewalk improvements, curb ramp installation, signing and pavement markings, and signal upgrades on McKnight Road between Nelson Run Road and Perrymont Road (Route 4056).
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Bridge preservation will be undertaken on the structure that carries McKnight Road over Babcock Boulevard. The bridge work includes latex modified concrete deck surfacing, resetting rocker bearings, pedestrian railing repairs, concrete repairs, and other improvements.
Overall work will conclude in the fall. The prime contractor is Lindy Paving Inc. of New Castle, PA.
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