john05+FollowParkway East shutdown: Squirrel Hill Tunnel chaosA medical emergency brought Parkway East traffic to a standstill this morning, with all inbound lanes closed at the Squirrel Hill Tunnel for nearly an hour. Commuters were stuck in gridlock stretching all the way to Forest Hills—talk about a rough start to Friday! It’s a reminder of how quickly our routines can be thrown off by the unexpected. Anyone else caught in that backup, or have thoughts on how the city handles these sudden closures? Let’s talk about how these incidents impact our daily lives and what could make things smoother next time. #Transportation #PittsburghTraffic #SquirrelHillTunnel00Share
Joe Gallagher+FollowParkway North Traffic: Total Opposite Day!If you drive Parkway North or Route 28, brace yourself—everything’s flipped! To get to I-579/Veterans Bridge, you now have to be in the left lane to hit a new crossover into the HOV lanes. Miss it, and you’re rerouted to the North Shore. Tons of ramps and HOV entrances are closed, so double-check your route before heading out. Basically, if you’ve always gone right, now go left! Total chaos or genius traffic hack? #Transportation #PittsburghTraffic #ParkwayNorth10Share
Joe Gallagher+FollowI-579 Bridge Repairs: Detours Incoming!Pittsburgh drivers, brace yourselves—major I-579 bridge repairs are about to shake up your commute! Expect new traffic patterns, ramp closures, and detours starting Sunday as crews fix deteriorating bridge piers. The southbound I-279 to I-579 route will shift into HOV lanes, and several ramps (including Route 28 to I-579) are closing. Only two lanes will stay open, so plan for delays and check detours before you hit the road. Northbound changes are coming later! #Transportation #PittsburghTraffic #Roadwork00Share
Traci Keller+FollowSquirrel Hill Tunnel Down to One Lane!Heads up if you drive through the Squirrel Hill Tunnel—starting Sunday night, it’s down to just one lane for inspections! Expect delays from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. all week. Outbound lanes get hit first, then both directions midweek (weather permitting). If you want live updates before heading out, check 511PA.com. Plan your late-night routes now! #Transportation #PittsburghTraffic #SquirrelHillTunnel00Share
Amber Mcguire+FollowHeads Up: I-279 Ramp Shakeup!Slide repair is coming to the Perrysville Ave ramp on I-279 south in Ross starting July 10! Expect traffic shifts and a closed shoulder from 7am-5pm on weekdays until mid-August. If you use that ramp (exit 5), plan for some delays. Pro tip: check 511pa.com for real-time updates, traffic cams, and weather before you head out. Stay safe and avoid the headache! #Transportation #PittsburghTraffic #Roadwork10Share
