Second Blast to Remove Remainder of Old Turnpike Allegheny River Bridge

Media Invited to Cover Event

PITTSBURGH, PA (07/28/2010)(readMedia)-- The Pennsylvania Turnpike has constructed a twin structure, 2,350 ft long, 120 ft high bridge as part of $566 million mainline improvements between the Ohio line and New Stanton. Much of the original Allegheny River Bridge was demolished on July 13, 2010. A second blast will bring down the remaining steel portions of the structure.

WHO:

Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission
WHAT:

Demolition of the remaining steel portions of the original Allegheny River Bridge.
WHEN: Friday July 30, 2010 at 10:00AM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
WHERE: Oakmont Country Club
1233 Hulton Road
Oakmont, Pennsylvania 15139
NOTES:

Media must report to the main entrance of the Oakmont Country Club to be admitted by club security. Attendees should arrive by 9:00 am. Club security will escort media to viewing site. Blast will occur at 10:00 am.