Parkway East in Pittsburgh Set to Reopen Ahead of Schedule
The Parkway East in Pittsburgh is set to reopen at 8 p.m. following the Commercial Street Bridge project. Eastbound lanes will open first, followed by westbound lanes, a full week earlier than anticipated after the old bridge deck was replaced.
Pittsburgh, PA, July 27, 2026 —
The Parkway East in Pittsburgh is scheduled to fully reopen to traffic at 8 p.m. today, concluding the Commercial Street Bridge project. The reopening comes more than a week earlier than originally anticipated, following the successful replacement of the old bridge deck.
Eastbound lanes of the Parkway East will be the first to reopen, with westbound lanes to follow. The project’s accelerated completion is attributed to the efficient replacement of the bridge deck.
The Commercial Street Bridge project involved significant infrastructure work. While the summary states the old bridge deck was replaced, further details regarding the timeline of construction phases, specific contractors involved, or any prior disruptions or detours experienced by commuters were not provided.
The early reopening is expected to alleviate traffic congestion that has impacted the area during the construction period. Residents and commuters will now be able to utilize the Parkway East with regular access in both directions.
Story summarized from the original created by Addison Albert on www.wpxi.com, see more information here.
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