PennDOT to begin long-term closures along Freedom-Crider Road and Route 989 on Monday – The Times

NEW SEWICKLEY TWP. A new long-term road closure will cause significant detours for motorists traveling in New Sewickley Township and Freedom.

According to PennDOT, road crews will begin to enter the final phases of the Freedom Road Upgrade Project along Freedom-Crider Road on Monday. The long-term detours are scheduled to begin at 9 a.m., restricting access to the roadway from Route 989 to the intersection with Crows Run Road through late September.

The Freedom Road Upgrade project began in November, using $21.75 million to improve the roadway between Park Quarry Road and Route 989. During construction, crews have worked to add culvert replacements, roadway reconstruction and widening, roadway realignments, new shoulders, guardrail updates, drainage improvements, additional turn-lanes, a roundabout installation and relocate utilities along the roadway. The project is expected to be fully complete by the fall of 2024.

As road crews complete the final phase of the project, PennDOT has posted the following detours:

In addition to the detour for Freedom-Crider Road, work along Route 989 will cause a long-term closure through late September. Starting on Monday, an around-the-clock closure will take place from the intersection with Freedom-Crider Road and end at the intersection with Lovi Road (Route 2006.)

Throughout the project, only local traffic will be allowed through the work zones.

Motorists are advised to practice caution when driving in the area for the workers' safety. Drivers can check the condition of the road and project status live on the 511PA website and smartphone app.

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PennDOT to begin long-term closures along Freedom-Crider Road and Route 989 on Monday - The Times