COURTESY RELEASE: Meridian Road in Richland to Close on Saturday

Published on August 01, 2025

Helicopter view of Meridian Road in Richland

PITTSBURGH – The Department of Public Works announced today that it has granted a permit to St. Barnabas Charities to close Meridian Road from Bakerstown Road to Gibsonia Road (Route 910) in Richland for the Free Care 5K. The closure will occur from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 2, 2025.

Public Works is not involved with the event, and is providing this information as a public service announcement only. For more information about the event, visit https://stbarnabashealthsystem.com/charities/annual-events/stbarnabas5k/, or contact Shelli Sommariva from St. Barnabas Charities at 724-444-5521 or ssommariva@stbarnabashealthsystem.com.

Media inquiries may be directed to Brent Wasko, Public Information Officer for the Department of Public Works
brent.wasko@alleghenycounty.us or by phone at 412-350-2451 or 412-577-6175 (cell).