Sewickley Country Inn Slated for Demolition

Tom Cruise filmed a car scene for 'Jack Reacher' at the former Country Inn. Borough officials say the structure on Ohio River Boulevard will come down.

A Sewickley landmark, most recently featured in the Tom Cruise action movie Jack Reacher, is scheduled to be demolished soon, according to borough officials. Sewickley Mayor Brian Jeffe said crews have been working since early January to remove asbestos from the former Sewickley Country Inn at 801 Ohio River Boulevard. Demolition is set for late January or early February.   Borough officials deemed the building to be hazardous and unsafe. Sewickley police have responded to several trespassing complaints at the property, most recently when officers had to escort a group of teens off the premises. "As mayor, I couldn't permit the safety issue we have now," Jeffe said.  MCM Ventures, the propery developer, agreed to have the building torn …

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Route 65 Reopens After Morning Crash

A driver is taken to Heritage Valley Sewickley following an early-morning crash along Route 65.

Sewickley Police Chief Jim Ersher said slick roads likely led to a one-vehicle crash early this morning on southbound Route 65, causing back-ups for motorists traveling the route.  Ersher said one man was taken to Heritage Valley Sewickley following the crash. All lanes on the road have been reopened.  The man lost control of his vehicle at about 6:40 a.m., the chief said. The car struck a utility pole and spun into the northbound lane, where it landed on its side. Ersher said the man's name was not immediately available, but the man was conscious and alert following the crash. The man had no passengers.   Traffic was reduced to one alternating lane while the crash was cleared from the roadway. Duquesne Light will replace the pole later …

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Vehicle Slams into Truck in Leetsdale, Sends One to Hospital

One driver was taken to the hospital following the three-vehicle crash on Route 65 at Kost Ramp, near the Michael Maruca Bridge.

A woman was taken to Heritage Valley Sewickley hospital Monday morning after her car slammed into the back of a stalled truck on Route 65. Leetsdale police Cpl. Michael Slawianowski reported that Kathleen Gibson, 66, of Pittsburgh, suffered leg and neck pain as a result of the three-vehicle crash at the Route 65 and Maruca Bridge intersection in Leetsdale. Police said the crash happened at 7:47 a.m. when a work truck driven by Michael Notarianni, 47, of New Sewickley Township, attempted to turn onto Kost Ramp from 65, but lost the gear and stalled out in the intersection. Police said Gibson's car struck the back of the truck, which in turn backed into Joe Mitchem's stopped sport utility vehicle. Mitchem of Canonsburg, PA was not injured. …

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Single Lane Closures Begin on Route 65 in Emsworth

Lane closures begin today as part of the overall $5.1 million reconstruction project. Find out how long it will last.

Construction work continues today, Dec. 11 in Emsworth as part of a $5.1 million project to improve Route 65, or Ohio River Boulevard. PennDOT spokesman James Struzzi said crews will be constructing a barrier wall, installing guide rail and performing other work. For commuters it means southbound single-lane closures from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays through Friday, Dec. 21 between Camp Horne Road and Beaver Avenue. PennDOT is advising motorists to allow extra time and be prepared for changing traffic patterns. Use all lanes to the merge point and allow others to form a single lane courteously.  The overall 4.5 mile project on Route 65 includes milling and resurfacing, drainage, guide rail, curbing, signs, signals, structure repairs and other…

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Leetsdale Route 65 Lane Closures Begin Tuesday

Motorists can expect restrictions in both directions of Route 65 at Cross Street in Leetsdale.

As crews continue reconstruction work on northbound Route 65 in Leetsdale, southbound lanes restrictions will also take place beginning Tuesday, Dec. 4. PennDOT spokesman James Struzzi said southbound restrictions are needed for safety and access as crews continue full-depth concrete reconstruction in the Cross Street intersection area.  Southbound single-lane closures will occur according to the following schedule: Northbound Route 65 was restricted to a single lane beginning Friday and lasting around-the-clock through late December. Additional work includes curb and inlet replacements, asphalt patching, signals and other minor improvements.     The overall $5.1 million, 4.5 mile project on Route 65 includes milling and resurfacing, …

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PennDOT: Route 65 Work Begins Friday in Leetsdale

Improvements include reconstructing northbound Route 65, or Ohio River Boulevard, in Leetsdale.

PennDOT plans to begin work to reconstruct northbound Route 65 (Ohio River Boulevard) in Leetsdale starting on Friday, Nov. 30. PennDOT Spokesman Jim Struzzi said crews will perform full-depth concrete reconstruction in the area of the Cross Street intersection, near the Ambridge border. This will mean lane restrictions for travelers. Northbound Route 65 will be restricted to a single lane beginning at 7 a.m. on Friday around-the-clock through late December to allow the work to occur, Struzzi said. Additional work includes curb and inlet replacements, asphalt patching, signals and other minor improvements.  PennDOT is advises motorists to use all lanes to the merge point and allow others to courteously form a single lane of traffic through…

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Police Blotter: Police Respond to Road Rage Complaint on Route 65

The victim told police the other driver pulled over behind him and appeared to pull out a gun.

Police were called Monday to take a road rage report on Route 65 near the Interstate 79 interchange. Police met with a driver who said another vehicle had been driving erratically and swerving in front of him multiple times starting from the Aliquippa Bridge. He said the car also began jamming on the brakes going from 20 mph to 40 mph. As they approached the I-79 interchange, police said the victim pulled off the road and the other vehicle pulled off behind him. The victim watched as the other driver began reaching into his glove box, then his groin area as if he was going to pull out a gun. Police said the victim did not want to pursue the situation, but did want officers to be aware of this individual. Sewickley Police also responded to …

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Ambridge-Aliquippa Bridge Reopens Today After Eight Months

The Ambridge-Aliquippa Bridge will reopen Thursday afternoon after being closed since early March because of structural repairs.

Ambridge-Aliquippa Bridge Reopens Today After Eight-Month Closure

The bridge will remain open until March 2013, according to PennDOT.

8:30 p.m. UPDATE: The bridge is reopen. 8 p.m. UPDATE: Crews are still working to seal the bridge deck. Cold temperatures are delaying the drying process. Anticipated opening is now 8:30 p.m. The Ambridge-Aliquippa Bridge will reopen Thursday afternoon after being closed since early March because of structural repairs. PennDOT spokesman James Struzzi said the bridge will remain closed to pedestrians through winter. The sidewalk has been temporarily removed for improvements. After the bridge is reopened to traffic, short-term lane closures will continue as needed through winter. Struzzi said the 10-foot span bridge will remain open until March 2013 when it will close again until October 2013 to complete repairs. The bridge closed for …

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