Liberty Bridge Construction May Make For Difficult Rush Hour
Construction on the Liberty Bridge is only beginning, and inconveniences are already expected.
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Construction on the Liberty Bridge is only beginning, and inconveniences are already expected.
The closure of the inbound Liberty Tunnel and Liberty Bridge is only the first step in what will be a summer of commuting challenges for drivers in the South Hills.
Another major road construction project is set to begin in Pittsburgh.
Spring is just around the corner, which means road construction is also on the way.
A 7-year-old Pittsburgh Public Schools student has been taken to a hospital with a facial cut after the school van she was in slid on snow into a barrier on a ramp from the Liberty Bridge to the Veterans Bridge.
According to PennDOT, the mega project of 2016 will be the renovation of the Liberty Bridge.
"Forty-eight percent of Pittsburgh's bridges are structurally deficient or functionally obsolete," former Gov. Ed Rendell declared in Pittsburgh on Wednesday afternoon.
Long-suffering South Hills drivers will get no reprieve in 2015 as the work on Route 51 intensifies.
A 14-year-old robbery suspect escaped from police custody Wednesday morning, but was recaptured about an hour later.
The Liberty Tunnels were closed shortly Sunday after a gas leak was suspected.
Pennsylvania is among the nation's leaders in bridges that both lack backup protection against collapse in case a single, vital component fails and are designated by highway officials as being in need of repair, an Associated Press review of national bridge records found.
Starting as early as next week, PennDOT will post lower weight limits on more than 200 bridges in our region.
PennDOT is looking to alternate detours, after the inbound Liberty Tunnel closure created more traffic than officials anticipated.
Tunnels are the Achilles' heel of Pittsburgh traffic, so when the outbound Liberty Tunnel closes at 10 p.m. for 16 days, there's going to be a lot more traffic in the downtown area.
How did a truck drive off the Liberty Bridge and plunge 40 feet to the road below? That's the question Pittsburgh Police want to answer.
Three people were injured when a vehicle went off the Liberty Bridge ramp.
When it comes to concrete, it's relatively small, just a slip ramp from the Liberty Bridge to the crosstown expressway.
Gov. Tom Corbett is fighting to get billions of dollars to fix the state's structurally-deficient bridges.
A series of events led to damage to four vehicles and two people being sent to the hospital in ambulances.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held Wednesday afternoon to signal the reopening for the newly rehabbed Lower McArdle Bridge.
Drivers are getting a break this weekend – sort of. The "bathtub" section of the Parkway East downtown – also known as Parkway Central will be completely closed until noon Saturday.
If you're coming into town this weekend, there are some big road projects you need to know about.
Inspections will take place on the Liberty Bridge in Pittsburgh Wednesday night.
Several bridges have been inspected and reopened, but the Coast Guard and River Rescue crews continue work today to clear the navigational channel on the Monongahela River after three barges broke loose on the water overnight.
The Pittsburgh Steelers surprised a local community leader on Sunday with two tickets to Super Bowl LX.
A man was found shot in the chest on Remington Drive late on Saturday night.
When Tanya Diable's pup needed help, they were able to get it, but that's not the case for many, so she started Joey's Paw.
The yearly tradition marks the start of months of training for Pittsburgh Marathon participants.
Several restaurants in the Pittsburgh area are gearing up for the Winter 2026 version of Pittsburgh Restaurant Week.
The Pittsburgh Steelers surprised a local community leader on Sunday with two tickets to Super Bowl LX.
A man was found shot in the chest on Remington Drive late on Saturday night.
When Tanya Diable's pup needed help, they were able to get it, but that's not the case for many, so she started Joey's Paw.
The yearly tradition marks the start of months of training for Pittsburgh Marathon participants.
During an emergency meeting on Saturday night, Masontown borough council voted 6-0 to reinstate its police department.
The White House shared video showing a different angle of Renee Nicole Good's shooting by an ICE agent in Minneapolis and the moments that led up to it, as the investigation continues.
Mayor O'Connor's letter to the city council laid out his plan to improve snow preparedness in the city.
West Virginia's attorney general is preparing to argue for the state's law banning transgender athletes in girls' and women's sports in front of the U.S. Supreme Court.
The House approved a three-year extension of expired health care tax credits, with increased Republican support.
Western Pennsylvania is grappling with a December that has been significantly colder than in years past.
Pennsylvania will receive nearly $7 million as part of a nationwide settlement with Mercedes-Benz USA.
People in Armstrong County communities like Worthington and Kittanning say they're not getting packages they ordered weeks ago from Amazon.
As more data centers are approved in southwestern Pennsylvania, state lawmakers are taking steps to make sure the centers pay their fair share and are good neighbors in their communities.
If you haven't sent gifts in the mail yet, you don't have much time left.
That's a wrap for Pittsburgh Today Live this week, so let's take a look back at the best moments from the week!
It's nine days into 2026, and that means there is still plenty of time to reach your fitness goals, so Lisa Stugart, fitness and nutrition expert, joins Heather and David for some at-home workout tips!
Team PTL's Heather Abraham took a trip over to the David L. Lawrence Convention Center to get the inside scoop on this year's Pittsburgh RV Show!
Squirrel Hill is home to plenty of restaurants, unique shopping spots, and, of course, coffee. A new but nostalgic coffee shop, Pre Amp Coffee, opened in November, and Boaz Frankel is checking out all they have to offer!
A puppy was found inside a suitcase earlier this month at Pittsburgh International Airport, but thanks to the Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh, Bolt's story has taken a turn for the better! They join Heather and David to talk about him and the rest of their rescue efforts!
A woman says she and her dog were shocked while running in Pittsburgh's Strip District.
Here's a look at the reasons behind the drop in violent crime and the hope that the trend continues into the new year.
Health care workers say a powerful new street drug is clogging Pittsburgh-area emergency rooms with people suffering from violent withdrawal symptoms.
Seven employees of the Allegheny County-run Kane Community Living Centers in Scott Township have been under investigation.
Veterans are outraged after learning about damage done to gravesites at a cemetery in Fayette County.
The yearly tradition marks the start of months of training for Pittsburgh Marathon participants.
Firefighters have a 62% higher risk of cancer, and this week, the New Castle Central Fire Station hosted pre-screenings.
Once the holidays are over, we often find ourselves in a funk, so how can we find ways to boost our mood?
A major expansion in women's health care is taking shape in Washington County.
Flu cases keep increasing, but at least one Pittsburgh-area emergency room doctor says not everyone needs to visit him.
Matt Coronato scored in the third period to lift the Calgary Flames over the Pittsburgh Penguins 2-1 on Saturday.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Longtime Pittsburgh defensive tackle Cam Heyward will try to help the Steelers end a nearly decade-long postseason victory drought when they host Houston in the wild-card round.
For the second time in his career, Cam Heyward has been named second-team All-Pro. It's the sixth time overall he's been named an All-Pro.
Mike Tomlin and the AFC North champion Pittsburgh Steelers host streaking Houston in the first round of the NFL playoffs, looking to end a lengthy run of playoff futility.
The Macy's location at the Pittsburgh Mills Mall will be among the several closures.
With the Steelers hosting their first playoff game with fans in the building since 2018, a lot of revenue is expected to be made in the city.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
There won't be a Westmoreland County Airshow next year because of construction at the Arnold Palmer Regional Airport.
The Pittsburgh International Airport is getting nonstop flights to Dublin next year.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes live.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
The smash hit Pittsburgh-set medical drama "The Pitt" has been renewed for a third season.
Bruno Mars' The Romantic Tour will make a stop at Acrisure Stadium in August.
"Mayor of Kingstown" is coming back to Pittsburgh to film a fifth and final season.
When dogs are in need of prosthetics or wheelchairs, Joey's Paw provides the help they need. Megan Shinn spoke with the founder, Tanya Diable in this week's KD Sunday Spotlight.
The 2026 DICK's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon isn't until May, but on Saturday, thousands began their journey as part of a training run.
For those looking to experience the best restaurants Pittsburgh has to offer, there will be deals to be had this week as part of the Winter 2026 Pittsburgh Restaurant Week.
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Mary Ours’s forecast!
KDKA-TV's Cassidy Wood discusses the sports topics of the day.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
West Virginia scored a late touchdown to tie the game and then beat Pitt in overtime to win the 108th Backyard Brawl.
