Valley News Dispatch

Northbound Route 28 reopens after crash between Russellton, Tarentum exits

Tribune-Review
By Tribune-Review
1 Min Read • Aug. 21, 2023 | 3 years ago
Go Ad-Free today
Slide 1
Courtesy of Frazer VFD #2
Emergency crews responded to a crash that closed part of Route 28 between the Tarentum and Russellton interchanges on Monday, Aug. 21, 2023.
Slide 2
Kellen Stepler | Tribune-Review
Traffic along Route 28 northbound was backed up Monday afternoon because of a crash on the highway’s northbound lanes between Exit 12A (Pittsburgh Mills Boulevard) and Exit 14 (Tarentum/New Kensington).
Slide 3
Courtesy of Frazer VFD #2
Emergency crews responded to a crash that closed part of Route 28 between the Tarentum and Russellton interchanges on Monday, Aug. 21, 2023.

Northbound lanes of Route 28 reopened shortly after 5 p.m. Monday after a crash, PennDOT said.

The 4:15 p.m. crash closed the lanes of the highway between the Russellton and the Tarentum exits.

Photos from the Frazer Volunteer Fire Department show a medical helicopter arriving following the crash.

Share

Categories:

About the Writer

More Valley News Dispatch Stories

Fire at New Kensington duplex injures 6

Fire at New Kensington duplex injures 6

3 Min Read | 1 month Ago

After the flames: Financial, personal hurdles challenge owners reopening a local eatery

After the flames: Financial, personal hurdles challenge owners reopening a local eateryVideo

6 Min Read | 3 weeks Ago

Utilities, health care costs top Westmoreland County residents’ affordability concerns, survey finds

Utilities, health care costs top Westmoreland County residents’ affordability concerns, survey finds

5 Min Read | 1 month Ago

Pysanky, a Ukrainian Easter egg decorating tradition, passed on in Oakmont

Pysanky, a Ukrainian Easter egg decorating tradition, passed on in Oakmont

1 Min Read | 1 month Ago

The Stroller, March 29, 2026: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

The Stroller, March 29, 2026: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

6 Min Read | 1 month Ago

Upper Burrell residents notified of surveying for fracking lateral lines

Upper Burrell residents notified of surveying for fracking lateral lines

2 Min Read | 1 month Ago

Push Notifications

Get news alerts first, right in your browser.

Enable Notifications

Content you may have missed

Enjoy TribLIVE, Uninterrupted.

Support our journalism and get an ad-free experience on all your devices.

  • TribLIVE AdFree Monthly

    • Unlimited ad-free articles
    • Pay just $4.99 for your first month

  • TribLIVE AdFree Annually BEST VALUE

    • Unlimited ad-free articles
    • Billed annually, $49.99 for the first year
    • Save 50% on your first year
Get Ad-Free Access Now View other subscription options