FOUR LOYALHANNA CREEK BRIDGES TO BE UNDER CONSTRUCTION IN 2026

Repairs to four Westmoreland County-owned bridges crossing sections of the Loyalhanna Creek are expected to be under construction in 2026, resulting in proposed road closures and detours, according to PennDOT planners. The closures will also affect how emergency vehicles respond to some areas of Derry and Ligonier townships, but local fire officials say they’ll coordinate with neighboring departments to compensate. They expect the most impactful detour will be the closure of New Steele Bridge, which crosses the creek where North Ligonier Street in Latrobe becomes McFarland Road in Derry Township.