Pipeline replacement to impact portion of Route 51 in Kennedy Township for months WPXI [Video]

KENNEDY TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A section of Route 51 will endure closures and construction work for months as crews replace a major pipeline.

Beginning Monday, crews will be working on a stretch west of Herbst Road in Kennedy Township, replacing nearly 3,700 feet toward the ramps for I-79 in Robinson Township.

The work is expected to happen Mondays through Saturdays, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. until early fall.

Columbia Gas tells Channel 11 that gas service will not be impacted for residents. Residents and emergency responders will have access to closed portions of the roadway as necessary.

Columbia advises drivers to do the following:

• Expect the unexpected – Normal speed limits may be reduced, traffic lanes may change, and people may be working on or near the road.
• Slow down – Speeding is one of the major causes of work zone crashes.
• Keep your distance – Keep a safe distance between you and the car ahead …