PITTSBURGH – Allegheny County Public Works, in cooperation with PennDOT District 11, today announced that milling will take place between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. on Friday, November 18, on Babcock Boulevard between Hemlock Drive and Wildwood Road to remove an existing centerline rumble strip from the new turn lanes.

Traffic traveling along Babcock Boulevard between Hemlock Drive and Wildwood Road will be restricted by the moving milling operations. Motorists should slow down and use caution in the area.

The prime contractor is Allison Park Contractors Inc. of Allison Park, Pa. The project is being managed by the Allegheny County Department of Public Works. PennDOT is overseeing the project due to the federal funding involved.

For additional information, contact Construction Manager Ron Sander at 412-350-5585.

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The Allegheny County Department of Public Works maintains 810 lane-miles of road, more than 520 bridges, and more than 12,000 acres of parkland and related facilities. In addition, the department maintains and improves building infrastructure and ensures the safety and reliability of the County’s vehicle fleet and heavy equipment. On November 28, 2007, the Allegheny County Department of Public Works became the first public works agency in Pennsylvania to be accredited by the American Public Works Association. It is only the 46^th agency in North America to have earned this prestigious award. For additional information on Allegheny County Public Works, visit www.alleghenycounty.us/publicworks.

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