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I-279 NB, I-279/I-579 HOV Lanes to Close Tonight and Tomorrow Night

Published on July 16, 2026

The Department of Public Works announced today an updated schedule for this week’s overnight closures of a portion of I-279 and the I-279/I-579 High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes in Pittsburgh, Ross, and Ohio Township. The closures are necessary to demolish Jacks Run Bridge No. 3, which carries Jacks Run Road over I-279 between Bellevue Road/Bellpark Drive and Kane Lane in Ross.

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Exec Innamorato Announces Deputy Warden Connie Clark as Interim Warden

Published on July 14, 2026

Today County Executive Sara Innamorato announced that Deputy Warden Connie Clark will serve as Interim Warden effective August 1. Trevor Wingard’s last day as Warden of the Allegheny County Jail is July 31, 2026. Connie Clark is the Deputy Warden for Programs and Services at the Allegheny County Jail.

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Ozone Air Quality Alert Issued for Allegheny County

Published on July 13, 2026

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP) has issued an ozone Air Quality Alert for Tuesday, July 14, 2026. Mostly sunny skies, light west winds, and highs in the low to mid 90s will contribute to 8-hour ozone maximums in the code orange range Tuesday afternoon. The code orange or Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups range will impact Allegheny County.

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Allegheny County Opens 2026 Application for GEDTF Grants

Published on July 13, 2026

Allegheny County Economic Development (ACED) has announced that the application window for the next round of Gaming Economic Development Tourism Fund (GEDTF) grants will open on July 13, 2026, and close at 11:59 p.m. on August 14, 2026. The program remains one of the county's most impactful tools for advancing community-led economic development.

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Portion of I-279 NB, I-279/I-579 HOV Lanes to Fully Close on July 17

Published on July 10, 2026

The Department of Public Works announced today the schedule for next week’s overnight closures of a portion of I-279 and the I-279/I-579 High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes in Pittsburgh, Ross, and Ohio Township. The closures are necessary to demolish Jacks Run Bridge No. 3, which carries Jacks Run Road over I-279 between Bellevue Road/Bellpark Drive and Kane Lane in Ross.

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COURTESY RELEASE: Clemente, Warhol Bridges to Close July 12-21

Published on July 10, 2026

The Department of Public Works announced today that it has granted permits to the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership (PDP) and Flyspace Productions to close the Roberto Clemente (Sixth Street) Bridge and Andy Warhol (Seventh Street) Bridge from 8 p.m. on Sunday, July 12 through 4 p.m. on Tuesday, July 21 for Picklesburgh.

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REMINDER: Universal Road in Penn Hills to Close Starting on Monday

Published on July 10, 2026

The Department of Public Works announced that part of Universal Road near Hershey Road in Penn Hills will close starting at 9 a.m. on Monday, July 13, 2026. The closure is expected to end in October. It is required for work on Bessemer and Lake Erie Railroad Bridge No. 1, which carries Universal Road over Union Railroad tracks.

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