Route 50 Washington Pike – I-79 to Vanadium Road

Project Overview

This widening project began in November 2022. The majority of work in 2023 included utility designations and relocations as well as the construction of a retaining wall. Work in 2024 will include roadway widening to accommodate exclusive left turn lanes at the Washington Pike (Route 50) intersection with Vanadium Road in Collier Township. Additionally, the Washington Pike and Vanadium Road intersection will be modified to a standard plus intersection, eliminating the existing dual driveways at Eat'n Park and the former Peter's Place. Eat'n Park will construct a new building further back from the roadway to allow for the roadway widening and intersection improvements. Other work includes new sidewalks, updated ADA curb ramps, traffic signal upgrades, signing and pavement marking updates, drainage, guide rail work, and other miscellaneous construction. Motorists will see single-lane restrictions with one lane of traffic maintained in each direction at all times. The turn lane and other modifications at the Vanadium Road intersection are expected to help alleviate congestion in this area.

Project Update

5/17/2024 - PennDOT District 11 is announcing utility relocation work on Route 50 (Washington Pike) in Collier Township, Allegheny County begins Sunday night, May 19 weather permitting.

Single-lane restrictions will occur as needed on Route 50 in the westbound direction between the I-79 interchange and Vanadium Road for utility relocation work beginning Sunday night, May 19 through Friday, June 7. Restrictions will occur from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. each night. If work is not completed overnight, restrictions may occur between 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. if needed.

Motorists should be prepared for changing traffic patterns. Please use caution when driving through the area. Work zone safety is everyone’s responsibility.