PennDOT announced a ramp closure on Route 19 (Washington Road) in Upper St. Clair from Friday night through Monday morning, Aug. 20-23, weather permitting. 

The ramp that carries traffic from southbound Route 19 to McMurray Road/McLaughlin Run Road will close to traffic from 7 p.m. Friday continuously through 6 a.m. Monday. Crews will conduct bridge repairs. Ramp traffic will be detoured.

Posted Detour
Southbound Route 19 to McMurray Road/McLaughlin Run Road
-From southbound Route 19 turn left onto Fort Couch Road
-Continue straight onto Bethel Church Road
-Follow Bethel Church Road back to McMurray Road

The bridge repair work is part of the $7.27 million improvement project on Route 19 between McMurray Road/McLaughlin Run Road and Connor Road/Gilkinson Road. The project also includes milling and paving, concrete rehabilitation, bridge preservation, drainage and guide rail upgrades, ADA curb ramp and sidewalk improvements, signal updates, and sign and pavement marking installation. 

The prime contractor is A. Folino Construction, Inc. from Oakmont, PA. The overall Route 19 project is anticipated to be complete in May 2022. 

Please use caution if traveling in this area.