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Friday, April 19, 2013

East Carson Street Closed This Weekend in Baldwin

Stretch from the Glenwood Bridge to Becks Run Road is affected.

Noralco Corporation crews will be removing a water pump building along East Carson Street in north Baldwin Borough this weekend, April 19-22, weather permitting, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. The work will require East Carson to be closed between Becks Run Road in north Baldwin and the Glenwood Bridge in Pittsburgh's Hays neighborhood from approximately 10 p.m. on Friday through approximately 5 a.m. on Monday. Becks Run will remain open.  Detour: Southeastbound Northwestbound More than 14,000 vehicles use this stretch of East Carson on an average day, according to PennDOT. Motorists should use caution, allow extra time and be aware of changing traffic patterns in the area. Read about other roadwork in and …

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Baldwin East Carson Street Restrictions Go in Effect Tuesday

Drivers should allow for extra travel time.

Short-term lane closures on East Carson Street in the Borough of Baldwin and the City of Pittsburgh will occur on Tuesday, April 9 weather permitting. Single-lane traffic will occur in work areas from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday. Stop conditions will occur. "Motorists should use caution, allow extra time, and be aware of changing traffic patterns in the area," according to the PennDOT news release. Crews will be inspecting drainage systems between Becks Run Road and the Glenwood Bridge. Read about other roadwork in and around Baldwin-Whitehall here.

Thursday, January 31, 2013

Nearby: Is the Mysterious B-25 Still in the Monongahela River?

Since the crash of the plane on Jan. 31, 1956, its fate has been the source of speculation and legend. What do you think?

In the 57 years since a B-25 Mitchell bomber ditched in the Monongahela River near Homestead and Baldwin boroughs, its fate has been a tale filled with mystery, suspicion and intrigue. The plane was over New Alexandria, PA, when it began experiencing problems with its level of fuel. Its pilot shifted course and began heading for Greater Pittsburgh Airport (as it was then known), and as more fuel seemed to disappear, targeted Allegheny County Airport instead. When its engines ceased operating near the populated area approaching Pittsburgh, the pilot advised his crew that they would ditch in the river. At 4:10 p.m. on Jan. 31, 1956, the World War II relic, which was refitted as a trainer, touched down with its wing flaps down and landing …

Friday, December 14, 2012

Monday Should Be Last Day of East Carson Drainage Work

Work will occur between Becks Run Road and the Glenwood Bridge.

Crews from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation District 11-0 will cause temporary lane closures and restrictions on East Carson Street on Monday, Dec. 17, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., due to drainage improvements. Monday is expected to be the last day for this project, which started on Nov. 26. The work will occur between East Carson's intersection with Becks Run Road in north Baldwin Borough and the Glenwood Bridge area in Pittsburgh's Hays neighborhood. Motorists are advised to use caution, slow down and expect changing traffic patterns when traveling through the work area. Read about other roadwork in and around Baldwin-Whitehall here.  --- Follow the Baldwin-Whitehall Patch on Facebook and Twitter. Sign up for the daily Baldwin-…

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5:51 pm on Friday, December 14, 2012

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Monday, December 10, 2012

Glass Run-Glenwood Bridge Work on Tuesday

Expect changing traffic patterns when traveling through the work area near north Baldwin.

Motorists should expect temporary lane closures and restrictions on Tuesday due to overhead sign safety inspections on and near the Glenwood Bridge in Pittsburgh's Hays neighborhood, weather permitting. The short-term closures and restrictions will occur as needed from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. that day on the bridge and on the various connecting ramps and roadways at the East Carson Street/Glass Run Road Glenwood Interchange (on the north Baldwin Borough border). Crews from Mackin Engineering and the SOFIS Rigging Company will conduct the work, according to a news release from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation District 11-0. Motorists should use caution and allow extra time when traveling through the work area. Read about other …

Friday, November 9, 2012

EXTENDED: 'Wash Out Repair' on Glass Run Road

Expect temporary lane closures and restrictions.

Crews from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation District 11-0 will cause temporary lane closures and restrictions on Glass Run Road in Baldwin Borough and Pittsburgh's Hays neighborhood from Monday-Friday, Nov. 5-9, for "wash out repair." (UPDATE: This project has been extended for Tuesday-Friday, Nov. 13-16.) The work will occur in various locations across all of Glass Run—specifically, from the Glenwood Bridge area in Hays to Joseph Street in north Baldwin. Motorists are advised to use caution, slow down and expect changing traffic patterns when traveling through the work area. Generally speaking, "wash out repair" aims to solidify the shoulder of a road that is "washed out" or undercut, typically by water damage. Read about …

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Robert Edward Healy, III

4:06 pm on Friday, November 9, 2012

UPDATE: This project has been extended for Nov. 13-16.   more ›

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