A traffic calming construction project will begin Wednesday in Pittsburgh’s Hazelwood neighborhood.
Four speed bumps will be added on Hazelwood Avenue between Second Avenue and Greenfield Avenue.
The construction project is expected to last two days, weather permitting, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. On Wednesday, crews will work between Greenfield Avenue and Frank Street before moving between Second Avenue and Gladstone Street on Thursday.
“When these types of projects take place in our neighborhoods. I see progress toward achieving zero traffic fatalities in our community. That will help us achieve our goal of making Pittsburgh the safest city in America,” said Mayor Ed Gainey.
Data collected in 2022 indicated that 96% of cars traveling on Hazelwood Avenue exceeded the posted speed limit of 40 km/h. The maximum speed measured was 86 km/h.
During the speed bump narrowing, each lane will be temporarily closed to traffic. Where necessary, ‘no parking’ signs will be placed.
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