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McKnight Road Restrictions Delayed Again
June 23 is the new date for long-term restrictions.
Long-term traffic restrictions scheduled to begin tonight on McKnight Road in McCandless and Ross townships have been postponed until June 23, PennDOT District 11 announced today.
Only overnight closures are scheduled for next week, Tuesday-Friday nights, June 14-17, on McKnight Road from Babcock Boulevard to Perrymont Road according to the follow timeframes:
Tuesday-Friday nights
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o Northbound (outbound) – 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.
o Southbound (inbound) – 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.
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The $8.8 million improvement project on McKnight Road stretches 4.6 miles between Nelson Run Road and Perrymont Road.
Bridge preservation will also occur on the structure that carries McKnight Road over Babcock Boulevard including latex-modified concrete deck surfacing, resetting rocker bearings, pedestrian railing repairs, concrete repairs, and other improvements.
Overall work will conclude in fall 2011.
The prime contractor is Lindy Paving Inc. of New Castle.
"Motorists are advised to use caution and expect delays and changing traffic patterns when traveling through the area," a PennDOT press release states. "Log on to 511pa.com or call 511 from any phone to check traffic conditions on major roadways before traveling."
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