Several people we’ve talked to today in Squirrel Hill South excited to see the progress that crews have made in construction so far and ultimately here the next phase of construction begin when those implosions happen later this evening. Our cameras have been capturing the work from all angles. It’s business as usual though in Scroll Hill South at Aiello’s Pizza. Business hours have been extended by one hour to give regular customers extra time to make it in. But like many, they are hopeful construction stays on track once the old bridge is demolished and the next phase of construction begins. We’ve been really lucky. We really haven’t seen *** decline that much. We’ve seen *** really increase in online orders like Grubhub, DoorDash, stuff like that, but we see our loyal customers. All the time, so our regulars always come in. We’ve seen new faces, so we’re just really thankful and lucky that people still go on the alternate routes to come and visit us. Others just relieved that detour traffic hasn’t been as congested as they initially anticipated. It wasn’t as bad as I was expecting, but it will be great to have *** new bridge, and that tunnel is historic. Getting to the squirrel Hall exit, it’s been pretty reasonable and it hasn’t been as. Uh Treacherous as we have expected. Covering Allegheny County tonight in Squirrel Hill South, Kayleigh Gunderson, Pittsburgh’s action news.
Squirrel Hill South residents, businesses adjust to Parkway bridge construction
Updated: 6:10 PM EDT Jul 15, 2026
Residents and businesses in Squirrel Hill South are navigating detours and sharing their perspectives as bridge construction progresses in the area. Some residents are unaware of the upcoming bridge implosion, while others are excited to see the progress made so far. A group of campers in Frick Park, near the west end of the bridge, has been following the developments closely. “We’re a camp based in Squirrel Hill. We do day trips in the area, so it hasn’t really affected us so much. I’m sure a lot of the kids of the campers are excited for the implosion,” said Oren Levy, camp director. “We’re hopeful that, you know, through this infrastructure plan, we’ll have better roads and better bridges here in Pittsburgh,” Levy added. Businesses in the area are also adapting to the ongoing construction. Aiello’s Pizza has extended its hours by one hour to give customers more time to visit. “I am very thankful and hoping that it gets done on time,” said Nina Aiello of Aiello’s Pizza. Former Squirrel Hill resident Jeff Weiner said the detour traffic has been less disruptive than he initially expected. “It wasn’t as bad as I was expecting, but it will be great to have a new bridge. And that tunnel is historic,” Weiner said. Chad Cynamon, another local, shared a similar experience. “Getting to the Squirrel Hill exit, it’s been pretty reasonable,” Cynamon said. “It hasn’t been as treacherous as we had expected.” As the community continues to adjust, many are eager to see the next phase of construction take shape.Download the WTAE app to stay connected with breaking news. Sign up for our email newsletters to get breaking news in your inbox.
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Residents and businesses in Squirrel Hill South are navigating detours and sharing their perspectives as bridge construction progresses in the area.
Some residents are unaware of the upcoming bridge implosion, while others are excited to see the progress made so far. A group of campers in Frick Park, near the west end of the bridge, has been following the developments closely.
“We’re a camp based in Squirrel Hill. We do day trips in the area, so it hasn’t really affected us so much. I’m sure a lot of the kids of the campers are excited for the implosion,” said Oren Levy, camp director.
“We’re hopeful that, you know, through this infrastructure plan, we’ll have better roads and better bridges here in Pittsburgh,” Levy added.
Businesses in the area are also adapting to the ongoing construction. Aiello’s Pizza has extended its hours by one hour to give customers more time to visit.
“I am very thankful and hoping that it gets done on time,” said Nina Aiello of Aiello’s Pizza.
Former Squirrel Hill resident Jeff Weiner said the detour traffic has been less disruptive than he initially expected.
“It wasn’t as bad as I was expecting, but it will be great to have a new bridge. And that tunnel is historic,” Weiner said.
Chad Cynamon, another local, shared a similar experience.
“Getting to the Squirrel Hill exit, it’s been pretty reasonable,” Cynamon said. “It hasn’t been as treacherous as we had expected.”
As the community continues to adjust, many are eager to see the next phase of construction take shape.
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