Allegheny County Roadwork Begins: Months of Traffic Disruptions Start Today | The Locally Times
Starting today, drivers in Findlay, East Deer, and Pittsburgh face months of detours and lane reductions as major bridge and road projects get underway.
Drivers in Findlay, East Deer, and Pittsburgh are bracing for months of traffic disruptions as Allegheny County's Department of Public Works launches major roadwork projects today, April 6, 2026. The extensive infrastructure upgrades, including a bridge replacement and roadway repairs, are set to cause detours and lane reductions, with some impacts expected to last until October. ## Findlay's McClaren Road Bridge Shut Down Until October McClaren Road in Findlay will close between Sabre Road and Resurrection Road starting today, April 6, 2026. This closure, announced by the Allegheny County Department of Public Works, is required to replace McClaren’s Run Bridge No. 7. County officials, citing press releases from the Allegheny County Department of Human Services dated March 23 and April 2, 2026, anticipate the closure will continue until October 2026. The project aims to ensure the long-term integrity of this critical infrastructure. ## East Deer's Baileys Run Road Closed for Retaining Wall Work In East Deer, a section of Baileys Run Road within the 500 block also closes today, April 6, 2026. This closure is necessary for the construction of a retaining wall, drainage improvements, roadway repairs, and the installation of pavement markings. These repairs are part of ongoing efforts to maintain and upgrade county roadways. ## Pittsburgh Commuters Face Browns Hill Road Lane Restrictions Commuters in Pittsburgh will also encounter new traffic patterns as lane closures begin today, April 6, 2026, on Browns Hill Road. These restrictions apply to the stretch between Beechwood Boulevard/Hazelwood Avenue and the Parkway East. The Allegheny County Department of Public Works confirmed these lane closures in recent announcements from the Allegheny County Department of Human Services. County announcements did not detail the specific duration or full scope of work on Browns Hill Road, leaving drivers to anticipate potential ongoing disruptions. Furthermore, the county's press releases did not specify detour routes for any of the affected areas, nor did they provide information on the overall cost or funding sources for these infrastructure projects. ## Key Questions **Which roads are fully closed?** McClaren Road in Findlay, between Sabre Road and Resurrection Road, is fully closed. A portion of Baileys Run Road in East Deer, within the 500 block, is also fully closed. **How long will the full closures last?** The McClaren Road closure is expected to last until October 2026. The Baileys Run Road closure is expected to conclude by June 2026. **Are there other road impacts?** Lane closures begin today on Browns Hill Road in Pittsburgh, between Beechwood Boulevard/Hazelwood Avenue and the Parkway East. The duration of these lane closures was not specified in public announcements.