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PennDOT Slides New Bridge After July 15 Implosion, 25-Day Closure

7/16/2026

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PennDOT will slide a pre-built bridge into place after the Commercial Street Bridge implosion, one of Pennsylvania’s largest lateral slide projects.
The demolition is set for Wednesday, July 15, 2026, on Interstate 376 (Parkway East) between Edgewood/Swissvale and Squirrel Hill, with an 800-foot safety perimeter and heat-sensing drones.
The 25-day closure will reroute about 100,000 daily vehicles, with crews targeting early August for reopening after debris removal.

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PennDOT will slide a pre-built bridge into place after the Commercial Street Bridge implosion, one of Pennsylvania’s largest lateral slide projects.
The demolition is set for Wednesday, July 15, 2026, on Interstate 376 (Parkway East) between Edgewood/Swissvale and Squirrel Hill, with an 800-foot safety perimeter and heat-sensing drones.
The 25-day closure will reroute about 100,000 daily vehicles, with crews targeting early August for reopening after debris removal.