Route 910 Project Updates

Route 910 is an important, heavily traveled road that connects many communities across northern Allegheny County. Any driver who has traveled this route has experienced many projects currently and in the recent past. Across all the work from the 910/Interstate 79 intersection to the significant drainage replacement, subsurface rebuilding, and repaving along most of the 910 corridor, nearly $100 million is being invested.

I interviewed Steve Sneddon, a senior assistant construction engineer with PennDOT, in late August to get an update on the projects that are currently being completed.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS REGARDING THE WORK TAKING PLACE ALONG 910:

What projects are taking place?
Answer: There are two separate projects taking place along Route 910.

The project at I-79 and Route 910 involves rebuilding the interchange to improve traffic flow and safety, including new bridges and upgraded signals, lighting and drainage.

Map highlighting the 910 and I-79 project. Courtesy: PennDOT

The project along Route 910 in Richland and West Deer townships includes general road improvements such as asphalt work and drainage, slope and guiderail repairs.

Map highlighting the area where work is being done Route 910 in Richland and West Deer townships.

When will the projects be done?
Answer: PennDOT officials have indicated that the 910 work in Richland and West Deer townships will be done by the end of September. The work being done on the 910/I-79 intersection is scheduled to be done in early or mid-2027; however, PennDOT has indicated that based on current progress it could be finished by the of 2026.

Why are so many road and lane closures required for the work along 910 in Richland and West Deer townships? And how can I know when they are happening?
Answer: PennDOT officials have stated there is a large amount of work besides a simple repaving on 910 in Richland and West Deer townships. Some of this work includes significant slope stabilization and slide repairs. Also, many subsurface improvements are being made including the replacement of 93 drainage pipes that cross underneath the road.

PennDOT has created an email distribution list for Route 910 traffic advisories and construction updates. You can sign up for updates by sending an email to: nhaney@pa.gov. You are asked to write “Subscribe – Route 910” in the subject line.

There are many patches and rough spots after all the work being done in Richland and West Deer township. Will the road stay this way?
Answer: PennDOT has replaced numerous pipes and subsurface problem areas along 910. The rough spots in Richland and West Deer township are temporary patches. A full repaving will be made by the end of the project.

Why did we lose one of the two turning lanes to head southbound on I-79 from 910?
Answer: PennDOT temporarily closed one of the two turning lanes that allowed drivers to make the left turn onto I-79 southbound as work was being done. Both lanes are now re-opened and should stay re-opened other than for short periods.

What light is being removed on the 910/I-79 area
Answer: The current light that is for traffic exiting and entering northbound I-79 will be removed. All of these entry points will be moved to the other end (west side) of 910. PennDOT has said that this should dramatically improve traffic flow.