Even with temperatures in the mid 90s, PennDOT says work on the Commercial Street Bridge replacement is moving ahead.

Even with temperatures in the mid 90s, PennDOT says work on the Commercial Street Bridge replacement is moving ahead.

Even with temperatures in the mid 90s, PennDOT says work on the Commercial Street Bridge replacement is moving ahead as planned. District 11 Executive Jason Zang says he's concerned about the safety of crews working in the high temperatures, but says there are no plans to slow or stop the project. Zang says it takes committed men and women to do this kind of work, adding he's proud of the crews for pushing forward while making safety the top priority.

Things are going rather smoothly on this first business day of the Parkway East closure.

This morning, we saw the full extent of the Parkway East shutdown on morning drive traffic. Many expected Oakland would see a lot of detour congestion, but on the Big K Morning Show, Michael Bartley told PennDOT's Jason Zang is wasn't much of a problem. The demolition of the Commercial Street Bridge will take place this week.

Tonight's the night when PennDOT closes the Parkway East between Squirrel Hill and Edgewood-Swissvale.

Tonight's the night when PennDOT closes the Parkway East between Squirrel Hill and Edgewood-Swissvale. To deal with detours and delays, motorists can use a page at 511PA dot com to see real-time traffic conditions and plan their commutes. The closure is expected to last 25 days while the Commercial Street Bridge is demolished and replaced.

With the Parkway East closing Friday night PennDOT is offering a new tool on 511PA to help drivers deal with detours and delays.

With the Parkway East closing Friday night PennDOT is offering a new tool on 511PA to help drivers deal with detours and delays. District 11 Executive Jason Zang says the tool allows drivers to see the recommended detours before getting behind the wheel. The website at 511PA is available now and a link to the tool is on KDKA Radio dot com.

Mars Borough and Adams Township are a step closer to a merger.

Mars Borough and Adams Township are a step closer to a merger. On Monday, Mars Council voted 6-1 to approve an agreement with Adams. Russ Ford, Chair of the Adams Township Board of Supervisors says people are asking good questions about the proposed merger. On the Big K Morning Show, Ford said taxes haven't been raised in Adams since 1994. The referendum will be on the November ballot and if a majority of voters in both communities approve the merger the new name will be Mars Township.