Motorists traveling on Boyce Road Saturday learned that, yes, the long-anticipated construction project had arrived.
The state Department of Transportation originally targeted the project's start for mid-June, but it was delayed to accommodate the contractor.
As of Saturday, drivers faced delays well into the night, as per the previously announced construction schedule.
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To review Upper St. Clair Patch's summary of project specifics:
Crews will be upgrading drainage, milling and paving, and performing base repairs about 1.2 miles of Boyce Road from Washington Pike to Washington Road.
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Traffic will be restricted to a single, 11-foot wide lane alternating use in the work area weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and weeknights from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Weekend work and restrictions will also occur as needed from 6 p.m. on Fridays through 6 a.m. on Mondays. Work will conclude in late August.
The project is included in a $2.9 million contract with of Oakmont for improvements on several roadways in Allegheny County.
advises motorists to use caution and expect delays when traveling through the area.
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