HOV lanes closed indefinitely as Route 28 repairs are made
PennDOT has indefinitely closed the I-279/I-579 HOV lanes after crews found significant deterioration of a concrete column supporting a ramp over Route 28.
Route 28 northbound is under a long-term single-lane restriction starting just south of the I-279 North/East Ohio Street exit while crews make temporary repairs and prepare for a permanent fix. A portion of the East Ohio Street exit is closed, but motorists are still able to get through.
Route 28 southbound between the Veterans Bridge/Monroeville ramp and Anderson Street is also restricted to one lane.
The department said it may restore access to the I-279 portion of the HOV lanes to assist with traffic flow.
Jack Troy is a TribLive reporter covering the Freeport Area and Kiski Area school districts and their communities. He also reports on Penn Hills municipal affairs. A Pittsburgh native, he joined the Trib in January 2024 after graduating from the University of Pittsburgh. He can be reached at jtroy@triblive.com.
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