Roads & Transportation

In Mt. Lebanon, we have two types of road construction: Utility-related road repair, which happens when the gas, electric or water company dig into a street to make a repair. Most unplanned road repairs are this type. The municipality does not have control over when and where this type of repair happens. Sometimes, we are not even notified. If we are notified, we will place it on this page, under utility-related road repair.

We also have road surfacing and construction, which is part of the yearly municipal road improvement contract. We will always contact affected residents about this type of repair. We also will post it here every construction season so all drivers can become aware of it.

Utility-Related Road Repair

Peoples Gas work on Lavina, Kenmont and Bower Hill roads

Start date: September 16 through October 16.

Crews will be installing new gain mains.

Pennsylvania American Water Company work on Williamsburg Road

Water company contractors will be installing a new water main on Williamsburg Road from Cochran to Larchmont. Work will continue from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Sections of the street may be closed during work hours.

If you have questions, you may call (800) 565-7292.

Additional Pennsylvania American Water Company work coming:

Robb Hollow Road: TBD, 15-20 days pipe installation.

Communication Conduit Work, Bower Hill Road

The contractor is installing underground conduit and fiber optic cables along Bower Hill from Washington Road to the border with Scott Township. Residents can contact the following individuals with concerns about the work being done or restoration issues: Chris Luden, Thayer Group, (814) 490-2540, Mike Brennan, Thayer Group, (814) 323-1711, Teagan Kramer, Zayo, (303) 859-3532. 

PennDOT projects

Cochran and Greentree roads

PennDOT District 11 is announcing ADA curb ramp construction on Cochran Road and Greentree Road in Mt. Lebanon and Scott Township.

Single-lane restrictions will occur weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.as needed through mid-September in the following on locations: Cochran Road in each direction between Arden Lane and Greentree Road Greentree Road in each direction between Cochran Road and Old Washington Pike.

PennDOT crews will conduct the curb ramp construction work. Please use caution when driving through the area. Work zone safety is everyone’s responsibility.

Motorists can check conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles, including color-coded winter conditions on 2,900 miles, by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information, and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras.

Columbia Gas projects for 2024

We don’t have all information yet for this season’s project lineup but in some cases, we have estimated info. We’ll update this page as we know more. All completion dates are estimated and do NOT include road restoration, which Mt. Lebanon requires and will be completed later.

Castle Shannon Boulevard, Cooke Lane, Arlington Park, Crystal Drive

Work started on Castle Shannon, progressed to Cooke Lane, Crystal and Arlington. Cooke Lane will be closed during much of the work. You will have access to Rite Aid and the bank. Expected to last through November 22.

Anawanda Avenue (Castle Shannon to Tampa), Castle Shannon Blvd (Crystal to Scott), Cypress Way

Work along Castle Shannon Boulevard at Crystal. Night work will be necessary on September 18 and 19 from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Traffic will be down to one lane in the area of 375 and 450 Castle Shannon Boulevard, with flaggers and police on site to help direct drivers. Project itself expect to last until December.

Arden Road, Overlook Drive, North Meadowcroft Avenue, Beverly Road, Parker Drive, McFarland Road, Layton Avenue and Annapolis Avenue

Moved to 2025

Neulon Avenue, Midway Road, Parker Drive

Work to continue through October 24.

Projects near us that may affect you

None at the moment but check back.

Reconstruction

Learn how streets are selected for our municipal road improvement program on our Road Work 101 page.

The 2024 summer reconstruction program is now complete. It cost $2.4 million and included the Cedar intersection listed above. Other streets included:

View an Interactive Road Project Map  to view streets that were reconstructed in 2024.

View the 2024 Reconstruction Schedule. It should be noted that the schedule and duration may need to be revised during construction due to unforeseen issues, such as utility service conflicts. Also the schedule may be affected by poor weather conditions.

Steps 1-2 from the linked Road Work page will be completed on all streets prior to Steps 3-6 being completed. Therefore there will be some time after work has started on your street when no one will be working, because they are completing work on the other streets.

The program is generally scheduled to begin in May and rebuilding your street will create some temporary inconvenience. We appreciate your patience as we work to complete a major project that will enhance our community and help ensure your street lasts for another 30 years. Unlike periodic patching and resurfacing, street reconstruction involves removing the old base, replacing deteriorated curb and installing new subsurface drainage before applying a new surface.

During the phases of reconstruction, you will not be able to park on your street. When you cannot use your street or driveway, you may park during the day and overnight on nearby streets where it is legal. You do not have to contact the police department. The municipality will notify the police department for you. Please be conscious of other residents when you are parking on the streets. Do not block driveways and be aware of residents’ need to have ample room to back out of their driveways when parking on the streets. The contractor will leave a notice at your front door a few days before construction begins.

Emergency fire, police and medical rescue service will continue as usual, and regular garbage pickup and mail delivery will be maintained. If your street is closed and you need to pick up or drop off a person with a disability or a medical condition, please talk with the Contractor’s foreman. If necessary, he can arrange to have that person transported out of the construction area.

If you are planning to move or are expecting a large delivery during the process, please notify the municipal engineer at (412) 409-2398 as soon as possible. Arrangements will be made if possible; however, you may need to modify your schedule. If you have an irrigation system or an invisible dog fence please let the Contractor’s foreman know prior to the start of construction. These systems are not marked on the surface so there is the potential for accidental removal by the contractor.

Resurfacing

During the Summer of 2024, the $479,350 contract included:

View an Interactive Road Project Map  to view streets resurfaced in 2024.

UPDATE! The 2024 road resurfacing project is complete for the year. Check back in early 2025 for next year’s schedule. It should be noted that the schedule may need to be revised during construction due to unforeseen issues, such as utility service conflicts. Also the schedule may be affected by poor weather conditions.

Brick Streets

Mt. Lebanon’s Historic Brick Streets are cherished parts of our neighborhood character. As such, the Mt. Lebanon Commission passed a brick streets policy in 2023 to help ensure the continuity of key brick roads. Read the policy here.