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 Shadowlawn Avenue

The project begins at the dead end of the street and ends at the intersection with North Meadowcroft. The scheduled start date is September 11, with the saw cutting of the pavement.

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. This phase is expected to be completed by October 1, weather permitting.

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:

People’s Natural Gas Project, Lebanon Hills Area

People’s Natural Gas will be replacing service lines starting in June and lasting for approximately three months in the following streets: Outlook, from Lebanon Hills, to Connecting; Connecting, from Outlook to Main Entrance; Main Entrance, from Connecting to 242 Main Entrance.

When the project is completed, the company will restore streets, sidewalks, yards and other areas. All brick streets will be returned to brick. All residents in the area will receive a letter from People’s. Here is a sample.

The onsite contact is Brian Hise at (412) 627-9078.

Columbia Gas Project, Sunset Hills

Columbia Gas is working on a natural gas main line installation project in the Sunset Hills area. The majority of the work is being done on Scott Road between Broadmoor and Beacon Hill. They will also replace the main line on Broadmoor between Scott and Parkside and Jonquil from Scott to Parkside.

The contractor completing the work is NPL and the contact is Brian Sales at (724) 825-6187. Any inquires or complaints related to the project can be sent to Brian.

Facchiano will be completing the final restoration of the street after the main line and service lines are installed

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. 

Road projects outside of Mt. Lebanon that might affect you

PennDOT bridge work on Castle Shannon Boulevard

Contractors will begin work on the bridge crossing at the intersections of Castle Shannon Boulevard and Poplar Avenue in Castle Shannon, beginning Wednesday, August 23.

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

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

Traffic from Library Road headed northbound will be 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

Arden Road Traffic Calming

Project underway. Contractor: Niando Construction, cost $194,386. The project will include the following changes:

Realignment of Arden Road at Beverly Road
Speed hump at 286/287 Arden Road
Raised island / pedestrian crossing upgrades / pavement marking upgrades at Overlook intersection
Speed hump at 406/409 Arden Road
Speed hump at 421/424 Arden Road
Traffic circle at McCann Place intersection
Restrict left turns from Arden Road onto Cochran Road

For more details, see the Traffic Calming Page

Reconstruction

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

During the summer of 2023 reconstruction is scheduled on the streets listed in the table below, for a cost of $1,998,827.08:

Download a pdf of schedule here.

View an Interactive Road Project Map  to view streets to be 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 to be 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.