Road reopens hours after ‘pavement failure’ in Allegheny County

Caitlyn ScottALLISON PARK, Pa. —

UPDATE: PennDOT officials said McCully Road reopened to traffic as of 8 p.m. Wednesday night.

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PREVIOUS: A gaping hole has led to the emergency closure of a road in Allegheny County on Wednesday.

PennDOT officials said due to a pavement failure in a work zone, McCully Road is closed to traffic between Topnick Drive and Short Street in Hampton Township.

Sky 4, Pittsburgh’s only news chopper, flew over the scene, where a large hole in the roadway was seen left behind.

Sky 4: Hampton Township pavement failure

Drivers are asked to find an alternative route.

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