Pittsburgh, PA – A crash on the West End Bridge is causing heavy traffic delays this morning in Pittsburgh. Multiple outbound lanes for Route 51 near the West End Bridge are currently shut down due to the crash.
The accident occurred on outbound US-19 at the West End Circle, near the intersection with PA-51 and Carson Street. Traffic quickly backed up to PA-65 and Ohio River Boulevard as emergency crews responded to the scene around 9:30 a.m.
The crash involved multiple vehicles including an overturned dump truck, though details on injuries were not immediately released. Commuters experienced significant slowdowns during the morning rush, with traffic remaining congested for an extended period.
The West End Bridge and surrounding corridors are heavily traveled connectors linking Pittsburgh neighborhoods with major highways so accidents in this area frequently result in gridlock, particularly during peak commuting hours. Motorists are urged to use alternate routes to avoid delays heading westbound from downtown.
As of late morning, no official update has been provided on when the lanes would fully reopen. Drivers traveling through the West End and North Shore are advised to check real-time traffic updates before leaving for their destinations.
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