Community Corner

Route 51 Crack Sealing Project Begins Wednesday

The project is expected to end on Aug. 7.

A long stretch of Route 51—from Pittsburgh (Carson Street) to Forward Township—will see crack sealing in both directions on weekdays from July 31 to Aug. 7, according to a news release from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation District 11-0.

The work will occur from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. those days, weather permitting. That stretch of road includes part of Pittsburgh's Brookline neighborhood.

Crack and joint sealing is a preservation activity that prolongs the life of road surfaces by preventing moisture from entering cracks and joints. Moisture can cause potholes and premature deterioration requiring more repairs.

Matcon Diamond Inc. will perform the work.

PennDOT advises motorists to use caution, slow down and expect changing traffic patterns when traveling through the work area.


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