Interstate 70 traffic tieups in Rostraver will last a while

A section of Interstate 70 where a retaining wall collapsed at the base of a bridge last month will continue to be restricted to one-lane travel in each direction for some time, PennDOT officials said.

Officials said they need more time to assess what occurred and come up with a solution for that portion of highway in Rostraver.

We are continuing to work on a corrective plan, agency spokeswoman Valerie Petersen said.

There is no time estimate, she added.

Workers for Beech Construction of Carnegie were working on the bridge when the retaining wall came free on Oct. 14, resulting in a shutdown of the interstate, PennDOT officials said.

The next morning, travel was restored, with a single lane open in each direction on the eastbound side of the bridge between exits 44 and 43. That restriction remains in place.

Motorists near the lane changes this week said they hope the stretch can return to normal soon, but they understand the work can take time.

If that's what it's takes, then that's how long it's going to take, said Scott McClintock of Rostraver. I wish it wouldn't take too long.

Rick Stoioff of Donora said he felt the same way about Route 22 when work there lasted several years.

It was such a relief when it was done, Stoioff said. Everybody can't wait until it's done. I guess it's the price you pay for prosperity.

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Interstate 70 traffic tieups in Rostraver will last a while