Parkway East Closure Test Run Reveals Traffic Issues | JQJO

A recent full closure of the Parkway East outside the Squirrel Hill Tunnel served as a test run for PennDOT ahead of a larger, 25-day closure next year. While the main detour functioned relatively well, issues arose with drivers ignoring designated exits, causing congestion in Squirrel Hill. PennDOT received feedback about increased traffic and speeding in the area and will work with the city to address these issues, including traffic light adjustments, before the longer closure. Other detour routes, such as Rt. 837, Allegheny River Boulevard, and Rt. 28, handled the increased traffic effectively.