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

Pennsylvania American Water Company work on Osage Road

Water company contractors will be starting road base repair on Thursday, November 30, weather permitting. The road will be closed to thru traffic during this phase.

No parking signs will be posted in the areas where crews are working and Mt. Lebanon police will be on site. Residents will always have access to their homes and are encouraged to park in their driveways.

Work hours are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Special arrangements can be made with the onsite supervisor to help relieve any unseen situations:

Nate Haines: (412) 719-0312

Pennsylvania American Water Company work on Beverly Road

Water company contractors will be installing the next phase of the water project, which will involve the installation of new copper water service lines to each individual home on Beverly Road, starting Wednesday, December 6, weather permitting. The road will be reduced to one lane of alternating traffic during the work hours of this project, which are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.

No parking signs will be posted in the areas where crews are working and will move along with the individual service line work. Parking will be permitted in the no parking area overnight and on weekends, but vehicles must be moved during work hours.

This phase is expected to be completed by December 12, weather permitting.

The final phase of the project, which will include the paving and restoration of disturbed properties, will follow at a later date. Residents will be notified in writing in advance.

Special arrangements can be made with the onsite supervisor to help relieve any unseen situations:

Nate Haines: (412) 719-0312

Pennsylvania American Water Company work on Edward Avenue

Water company contractors have installed new water mains on Edward Avenue. The project begins at McFarland Road and ends at the intersection with North Meadowcroft.

The next two phases of the project, which will include installation of new service lines to each individual residence and paving and restoration of the disturbed properties, will follow at a later date. Residents will be notified in writing in advance. Work hours will be 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Special arrangements can be made with the onsite supervisor to help relieve any unseen situations:

Alex Salomon: (412) 719-5597

Pennsylvania American Water Company work on Academy Place

Water company contractors will be installing the next phase of the water project, which will involve the installation of new copper water service lines to each individual home on Academy Place, starting Wednesday, December 6, weather permitting. The road will be closed to thru traffic during the work hours of this project, which are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.

No parking signs will be posted in the areas where crews are working and will move along with the individual service line work. Parking will be permitted in the no parking area overnight and on weekends, but vehicles must be moved during work hours.

This phase is expected to be completed by December 29, weather permitting.

The final phase of the project, which will include the paving and restoration of disturbed properties, will follow at a later date. Residents will be notified in writing in advance.

Special arrangements can be made with the onsite supervisor to help relieve any unseen situations:

Scott Huffman: (412) 849-8188

Nate Haines: (412) 719-0312

Pennsylvania American Water Company work on Shadowlawn Avenue

The project begins at the dead end of the street and ends at the intersection with North Meadowcroft.

No parking signs will be posted in the area where the crew is working and progress with the crew and police will be on scene.

Residents will have access to their driveways during work hours, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. .

The next two phases of the project, which will include installation of new service lines to each individual resident and the paving and restoration of disturbed properties will follow at a later date. Residents will be notified in advance.

Special arrangements can be made with the onsite supervisor to help relieve any unseen situations:

Dave Snatchko:

Additional Pennsylvania American Water Company work coming:

Robb Hollow Road: Start week of November 27, 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 Road paving

Lane restrictions on Cochran between Greentree Road and Beverly Road from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays through Friday, November 17 for paint applications. Single-lane alternative traffic in the two-lane section. A single lane of traffic in each direction in the three-lane sections. Contact: Steve Cowan, (412) 429-5010.

Road projects outside of Mt. Lebanon that might affect you

PennDOT bridge work on Castle Shannon Boulevard

Contractors are working on the bridge crossing at the intersections of Castle Shannon Boulevard and Poplar Avenue in Castle Shannon.

The eastbound traffic lane of Castle Shannon Boulevard is closed. Eastbound traffic is diverted to the westbound lanes at Castle Shannon Boulevard and Poplar Avenue, and all traffic on Castle Shannon Boulevard is one way eastbound between Poplar Avenue and Library Road.

Traffic from Library Road headed southbound on Castle Shannon Boulevard is detoured to Connor Road, Washington Road, Mt. Lebanon Boulevard and Castle Shannon Boulevard. You may not turn right on Castle Shannon Boulevard from Library Road.

Traffic from Library Road headed northbound is detoured to Saw Mill Run Boulevard to West Liberty Avenue to Mt. Lebanon Boulevard to Castle Shannon Boulevard.

Please exercise patience and avoid the area if possible.

Other Mt. Lebanon Projects

Installation of a right-turn-only lane on Bower Hill at Washington Road

Contractors have closed the right lane on Bower Hill Road heading uphill. This will be a permanent lane closure on Bower Hill until the turning lane has been completed. Temporary Line striping will be installed. There will be NO PARKING on Bower Hill between Lavina Avenue and Washington Road until the contractor finishes the project. The contractor anticipates the project will last three to four weeks, depending on weather. The contractor has placed No Parking Signs on cones and barricades in order to notify the residents as well.

Reconstruction

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

The 2023 road reconstruction program, with a cost of $1,998,827.08, has concluded. Streets included:

View an Interactive Road Project Map  to view streets reconstructed this year.

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.

Steps 1-2 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; this is due to the fact that they are completing work on the other streets. The time frame listed on the attached schedule is an approximate duration for work to be completed. This time frame may change depending on weather.

The program is 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 resident’s 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

View an Interactive Road Project Map to view streets resurfaced this year.

Schedule:

Mt. Lebanon’s 2023 road resurfacing program ($435,890) has concluded! Check back in early 2024 for next year’s program.