Pittsburg, PA
Community weighs in on future of Parkway East bridge over Four Mile Run
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — PennDOT is looking at rebuilding or rehabbing a major bridge on the Parkway East in Pittsburgh.
The bridge was built in the 1950s and carries Interstate 376 over the small neighborhood of Four Mile Run. A park and playground sit underneath the bridge, and homes stand just feet away.
PennDOT officials asked members of the public to provide feedback to them at a meeting on Wednesday. They stressed they were early in the planning stages.
They shared that while the bridge is listed in “fair” condition, it has been deteriorating. But for people who live near the bridge, the project could come with a cost. They are concerned about the possibility PennDOT will need to buy some of the homes near the bridge for the construction project.
“I don’t want to see my neighbors have to go because our neighborhood is so small already,” said Ziggy Edwards. “When you take into consideration the harm that was done to the neighborhood with the initial construction and how it has continued over the years, it should be a real consideration to protect the integrity of the community.”
At the meeting on Wednesday, KDKA-TV asked Doug Seeley, an assistant district executive at PennDOT District 11, which properties could be impacted
“We do not know that now. That would primarily depend on the option that is developed here, whether it is a replacement or rehabilitation, Seeley said.
Another bridge-related issue neighbors say they have faced is falling debris. As mentioned in the PennDOT presentation, debris occasionally falls on the playground below the bridge. Neighbors say it poses a safety issue for kids.
“Everyone in the neighborhood shares that concern,” Edwards said.
The material falling onto the playground is meant as a temporary measure to protect neighbors by catching debris that flies off the highway. It’s not a perfect system, but PennDOT is planning to replace the temporary protective material this fall.
“Some of (my neighbors) have suffered damage to their vehicles that are parked across the street because of crashes and things flying off the bridge,” Edwards said.
At Wednesday’s meeting, neighbors also asked PennDOT to consider frequent flooding, noise, and the ability to use the nearby trail and the playground.
“We’re really concerned with the issues that the property owners and the community have with this project. That’s why we’re here today. We want to make sure we are considering those things as we move forward with the design,” Seeley said.
PennDOT’s presentation said it could potentially add additional fencing on both sides to either a rehabbed or rebuilt bridge to keep things from flying off.
Construction could start in 2028. PennDOT officials say they will do their best to minimize traffic impacts.
Pittsburg, PA
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Paul Skenes finishes third in NL Cy Young Award voting
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes finished third in the National League Cy Young Award voting on Wednesday.
Atlanta Braves pitcher Chris Sale won the award, while Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler finished second.
The Pirates’ pitcher is the fifth rookie to finish in the top 3 in Cy Young voting, and his third-place finish is the highest by a rookie since Jose Fernandez’s third-place mark in 2013. Skenes received one second-place vote and 13 third-place votes. The award was voted on by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America.
For Skenes, Wednesday’s Cy Young third-place finish was the cap on a phenomenal rookie season. From May 11, when he made his Major League Baseball Debut, Skenes was a sensation on the mound. He finished the season with an 11-3 record and a 1.96 ERA in 133 innings over 23 starts. He added 170 strikeouts and only walked 32 batters.
The 22-year-old pitcher, the No. 1 pick in the 2023 draft out of LSU, had such a strong season that he was named the starting pitcher for the National League in the 2024 All-Star Game.
Though Skenes came up short in the NL Cy Young voting, the pitcher was named the 2024 NL Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year winner on Monday.
The pitcher also was named Baseball Digest’s National League Rookie of the Year earlier this month and Baseball America’s 2024 Rookie of the Year in October.
Pittsburg, PA
Steelers Reacts Survey: Will Pittsburgh have a winning record in the AFC North?
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Welcome to Week 12 of Steelers Reacts. The Steelers finally played their first AFC North game of the season on Sunday, an 18-16 win over the Baltimore Ravens. They have less than a week to prepare for their second, a Thursday Night Football matchup against the Cleveland Browns.
Pittsburgh is off to a good start, but with so many rivalry games crammed into a small window, the second half of the season won’t be easy. Just how well will Pittsburgh perform in the AFC North in 2024?
Beyond that, the Steelers have a number of tough teams remaining on their schedule. Even the struggling Bengals and Browns are far from sure victories. There are some very good teams with winning records as well. Which one presents the toughest matchup for the Steelers?
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