I-376 to be Extended...Eventually

[rickmastfan67]

They're just playing catch-up.

I noticed you have some incorrect exit numbers on that page of yours.

• You have the I-79 interchange as Exit #62, while it should be Exit #64A and the Rosslyn Farms one should be #64B.
• Both sides, the PA-50 exit is just #65, not #64B and #65.
• You have the WB PA-121 exit listed as #65, while it's suppose to be #67, just like the EB side.
• And the Parkway Center Drive interchange is #68, not #67.

Everything else matches PennDOT's lists.

[PAHighways]

They're just playing catch-up.

I noticed you have some incorrect exit numbers on that page of yours.

• You have the I-79 interchange as Exit #62, while it should be Exit #64A and the Rosslyn Farms one should be #64B.
• Both sides, the PA-50 exit is just #65, not #64B and #65.
• You have the WB PA-121 exit listed as #65, while it's suppose to be #67, just like the EB side.
• And the Parkway Center Drive interchange is #68, not #67.

Everything else matches PennDOT's lists.

The PDF that I downloaded from District 11 when I updated the exit guide had those numbers as well as Campbells Run Road with 61 (now it's marked 62).  Someone must have caught these discrepancies, as the version I just downloaded minutes ago has the actual numbers.

[Sykotyk]

Downtown Pittsburgh still signs it as I-279 South for all the entrance signage and info signage on downtown streets.

Sykotyk

[PAHighways]

Downtown Pittsburgh still signs it as I-279 South for all the entrance signage and info signage on downtown streets.

The Wayfinder signs still had "279 SOUTH" which would have to be updated by Pittsburgh Public Works.

[Sykotyk]

Yeah, but I-376 still has "I-279 South" signs from around Grant to the 279/376 interchange. Threw me off when I saw them.

Sykotyk

[PAHighways]

District 11 hasn't yet touched any signage on the original 376.

[Mr_Northside]

Yeah.... this isn't exactly looking like a rush job.
That being said, I'm sure getting it done faster would probably cost more $$, so I suppose they can take their time.

[PAHighways]

Old news as that PDF file has been up since July.  After all, I didn't just guess when I updated my exit guides.

[rickmastfan67]

They now have the bottom of the Fort Pitt Bridge signage updated.

Caught this picture this morning of the new 69C gore sign that used to be 5C.

[CanesFan27]

This just in....a PennDot Truck carrying signs was spotted on I-70/79/76/279/376...Hurry go look on the traffic cameras! Hurry! If you blink, you'll miss it!

UPDATE: It was only a truck carrying a bunch of drunk "Stiller" fans to the game tonight.

:-p

Goodness, I'd hate to see how some of ya'll would have reacted seven/eight years ago when Pennsylvania switched from sequential to mile based exit numbering. 

[rickmastfan67]

Goodness, I'd hate to see how some of ya'll would have reacted seven/eight years ago when Pennsylvania switched from sequential to mile based exit numbering. 

Hey!

[PAHighways]

Parkway East and Central Sign Changes Begin Thursday Night in Pittsburgh

[rickmastfan67]

Parkway East and Central Sign Changes Begin Thursday Night in Pittsburgh

Let's see if they can get it done before the G20.

[treichard]

There are a few other sign mistakes in the plans. There are PA Tpk 76 signs in the plans near the PA 130 interchange. Yes, PA Turnpike 76, not I-76, not PA Tpk 576.   On SB I-79 at the north beginning of I-279, you have a choice of I-279 SOUTH Pittsburgh or I-279 SOUTH Washington [latter should be I-79]. There's an END US 8 shield at the PA 8 interchange of I-376.

Did any of these sign errors from the plans show up along the highway?

[PAHighways]

Did any of these sign errors from the plans show up along the highway?

There was no new signage the last time I was on the Parkway East, but the number conversion was just about to start on that section.

[CanesFan27]

I really don't understand why, to some in this forum, this is such a big deal prior to the G20.  It's not like the media and the politicians are going to be driving themselves.  Plus, from what I understand most of the action is taking place at the Allegheny County Airport.

And the folks protesting are against highways as it is...so if they are confused and get lost...does it really matter?

[Sykotyk]

The renumbering had nothing to do with the G-20 meeting. It's been on the books to be resigned as I-376 and renumbered for a while now.

As for the road itself, the US22/US30/PA60/I376 interchange will be a diamond, correct? If so, anyone know why they don't want a direct freeway to freeway connection between two freeways?

They already did this once now with the three-level diamond on the Findlay Connector/US-22 interchange.

It's a disgrace, to me.

Sykotyk

[CanesFan27]

Yes, I know it has nothing to do with the G-20 (I wasn't born yesterday)...but if you read the comments in this thread...a number of people want it done by the G-20.

[rickmastfan67]

There are a few other sign mistakes in the plans. There are PA Tpk 76 signs in the plans near the PA 130 interchange. Yes, PA Turnpike 76, not I-76, not PA Tpk 576.   On SB I-79 at the north beginning of I-279, you have a choice of I-279 SOUTH Pittsburgh or I-279 SOUTH Washington [latter should be I-79]. There's an END US 8 shield at the PA 8 interchange of I-376.

Did any of these sign errors from the plans show up along the highway?

Do-be-do-be-do.


(Taken July 30th, 2009)

[rickmastfan67]

On a related note, it "seems" like they might have gotten all the exit numbers changed.  This is based on how they did the change over on I-279, which was NB I-279 first, then SB.

Here's a view I caught tonight of EB I-376 heading toward The Point.

[PAHighways]

They already did this once now with the three-level diamond on the Findlay Connector/US-22 interchange.

Twice actually as there is a "volleyball" interchange at I-476 and US 1 outside of Philadelphia.

[Mr_Northside]

As for the road itself, the US22/US30/PA60/I376 interchange will be a diamond, correct? If so, anyone know why they don't want a direct freeway to freeway connection between two freeways?

It's not gonna be a straight up diamond.  They're removing a loop or 2 to reduce weaving (so there will be a traffic signal or 2).  As for a freeway-freeway connection, I'm sure they probably wanted it... Or at least a partially direct (I.E. a flyover for West 22/30) connection.  But, as with many things, I'm guessing their budget did not allow it. 

On a related note, it "seems" like they might have gotten all the exit numbers changed.  This is based on how they did the change over on I-279, which was NB I-279 first, then SB.

They've only really taken care of the downtown area signs so far.  Outbound as far as Forbes Ave, and Inbound new numbers / shields only start after the Grant St. Exit.  They did fully replace some of the "Forbes Ave / Oakland - Exit Only" signs outbound. 

[CanesFan27]

and don't forget that east of the interchange Highway 60 is not a freeway. Are the plans for this revamped interchange online? 

[J N Winkler]

Yes, there are construction plans for 22-30-60 in ECMS.  The work was folded into a broader I-376 redesignation contract.  ECMS number is 65122.

[CanesFan27]

Jonathan,

You're speaking to someone who doesn't browse or hunts for these type of plans.  What is ECMS and how can I access it?