PA Turnpike Solar-Powered Data Center in New Stanton
An 800‑square‑foot data room at the PA Turnpike’s New Stanton office will be powered by a 2 MW solar microgrid; surplus electricity will be sold back to the grid. The project doubles as a resilience and revenue play for the toll agency.
McKeesport-Duquesne Bridge Closure Snarls Mon Valley Traffic For Weeks, Forcing Rankin Detour
PennDOT will close the McKeesport 6Duquesne Bridge to vehicles March 14 6April 7 for a $50.77M preservation project; sidewalks will remain open and signed detours are in place.
Spirit Bails on Orlando Route, Leaving Latrobe Travelers in the Lurch
Spirit will end year‑round Latrobe–Orlando flights on April 15, 2026, leaving Arnold Palmer Regional with only seasonal Myrtle Beach service and prompting travel changes for locals.
Bethel Park Water Main Break Sends Geyser Over Homes
A ruptured water main on Florida Avenue in Bethel Park shot water over backyards, damaging one home and forcing Benjamin Franklin Elementary to shift students. Crews reopened the street after hours of repairs.
Pittsburgh Drivers On Notice As Red-Light Cameras Hit Hot Spots This Summer
Pittsburgh will test red‑light cameras at six dangerous intersections this summer under a five‑year Verra Mobility contract meant to curb crashes. The program will expand to 30 sites by 2029.
PRT Bets Big on Bus Overhaul to Get Pittsburgh Riders Moving Again
PRT’s new Bus Line Refresh draft promises more frequent, faster trips across Allegheny County while trimming low‑ridership segments. The agency will hold 60+ meetings starting next week as it refines the plan.
Parkway East Closure July 10–Aug 3 For Commercial Street Bridge
PennDOT will fully close I‑376 from July 10–Aug. 3, 2026 for a 25‑day operation to remove the old Commercial Street Bridge and slide in a new span; detours and lane shifts are planned.
Traffic Turmoil Coming As Allegheny County Kicks Off $45.8M Campbells Run Road Overhaul
Allegheny County will begin a $45.8M rebuild of Campbells Run Road on March 9. The multiyear project widens the corridor, adds turn lanes and tackles chronic drainage issues.












