Homewood residents, take note: Bennett Street is about to undergo some traffic transformations. Commencing tomorrow, the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure (DOMI) is launching a Traffic Safety Corridor initiative designed to reduce vehicle speeds and enhance safety for all road users. Expect signal timing tweaks and new 'No Turn on Red' signs meant to curb risky driving and safeguard pedestrians, as per the City of Pittsburgh.
Mayor Ed Gainey praised DOMI's approach, saying, "Their traffic safety measures enhance the well-being of Pittsburgh residents and improve roadway safety without the need for extensive construction," according to a bulletin released early today by the City of Pittsburgh. Homewood's artery, Bennett Street, was singled out for the safety boost due to its chilling rank on the High Injury Network (HIN), spotlighting city thoroughfares fraught with peril.
For locals planning their commute, some disruption is on the horizon, but nothing too severe. While crews set up new signs and refine traffic signals, prepare for the odd delay and the occasional single-lane closure, setting a minor inconvenience against the promised surge in street safety.
Those keen on the goings-on of Bennett Street can stay updated via the project's Engage Page, where the nitty-gritty of the corridor's evolution will unfold—weather willing, the work should wrap up within a single day's hustle and bustle.
