Parkway East to close in 1 month for major bridge replacement project

The closure of the Parkway East from the Squirrel Hill Tunnel to the Edgewood-Swissvale exit begins in one month.

On July 10 at 9 p.m., the Parkway East’s Commercial Street Bridge will close for 25 days for a major replacement project. While the building and sliding of the bridge will be a construction marvel, the 25-day closure is something no one is looking forward to.

“We know it’s going to be a challenge for our neighbors, our commuters, our business owners and everyone involved,” Squirrel Hill Urban Coalition Executive Director Maria Cohen told KDKA-TV on Wednesday…

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