Penn Avenue Extension in Wilkins and Turtle Creek Reopens to Traffic

Published on September 03, 2025

Retaining wall along Penn Avenue Extension in Wilkins and Turtle Creek

PITTSBURGH – The Department of Public Works announced today that Penn Avenue Extension between Aliquippa Street and the Tri-Boro Expressway (Route 130) in Wilkins and Turtle Creek has reopened to traffic earlier than expected. The closure, which began on July 7, 2025, was required for construction of a retaining wall, pavement and sidewalk reconstruction, utility work, and guide rail replacement near Aliquippa Street.

Penn Avenue Extension is used by an average of 3,938 drivers daily.

A. Merante Contracting of West Mifflin was the primary construction contractor for the $463,000 project.

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