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Published on January 19, 2025
Veterans Bridge Reopens After Multi-Vehicle Crash Causes Injuries and Temporarily Halts TrafficSource: Google Street View

Over the weekend, a crash on Veterans Bridge disrupted traffic and injured multiple people. According to WPXI, two individuals were transported to the hospital following the incident, which prompted the closure of the southbound lanes. Allegheny County dispatch received the initial call about the accident at approximately 5 p.m. yesterday.

PennDOT officials worked quickly to reopen the bridge by 7 p.m. on the same day, despite the off-ramp from I-579 to Downtown/7th Avenue and 6th Avenue remaining inaccessible for a short period afterward. By 7:30 p.m., PennDOT lifted all restrictions, as reported by WPXI. Due to the bridge's temporary shutdown, drivers were recommended to seek alternative routes during the closure.

Meanwhile, WTAE confirmed that at least one person was taken to the hospital from the scene of a multi-vehicle crash that occurred along the Veterans Bridge.