Project Overview
Pennsylvania American Water is investing $74 million to significantly improve the Hays Mine Treatment Plant and surrounding infrastructure. The investment is essential for providing our customers safe, reliable, affordable water service. Below is a listing of each of the projects.
Becks Run Water Line Improvement Project: Replacement of two 42-inch water mains along Becks Run Road
Hays Mine Treatment Plant:
- Renovation of 16 filters that are responsible for maintaining a high level of water quality.
- Replacement of critical infrastructure to improve the system’s resilience, reliability, and safety for employees and the environment.
- Replacement of solids handling equipment to improve efficiencies and lessen water use associated with the treatment process.
Becks Run Water Line Improvement Project
This upgrade began in May 2024 and involves replacing two 42-inch water mains along Becks Run Road (from Carson Street (SR 837) to East Agnew Road). These mains supply water from the Monongahela River to the Hays Mine Treatment Plant. The original lines are approximately 100 years old and provide up to 30 million gallons of drinking water daily to an estimated 137,000 customers in southern Allegheny County.
Given the complexities of the construction, the two-mile stretch of Becks Run Road is currently closed to through-traffic. However, Pennsylvania American Water has planned for Pittsburgh Regional Transit buses, school buses and emergency vehicles to have limited access through the construction zone. All other traffic currently utilizes the designated detour (see map below) along SR 837, Glass Run Road, Joseph Street and Agnew Road.
Pennsylvania American Water has hired Casper Colosimo & Sons as the general contractor and several subcontractors. Work hours are Mon.– Fri., 6 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sat., 6 a.m. – 3 p.m. Work is expected to be completed by the end of summer 2025. Street restoration will be completed by the fall 2025.
Local businesses near the construction zone are OPEN FOR BUSINESS. You can access them by following the detour noted in the map below.
Updates
October 15, 2024 - Pennsylvania American Water contractors continue installing two 42-inch water lines along Becks Run Road. To date, workers have replaced 4,300 linear feet of 42-inch water line.
Starting in late October, contractors will begin work in the lower section of Becks Run Road near Susquehanna Street and proceed northward towards Carson Street. This portion of the project, which involves installing nearly 1,100 feet of pipe, will be completed in early 2025.
Construction will be done in short sections to allow residents and businesses access. From 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., vehicles will utilize a single lane with a series of on-site flaggers. From 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., motorists can maintain access with temporary traffic signals. We ask all drivers to use caution and obey all safety warnings throughout the construction zone.
Project Detour Map
Project Construction Map
Media Gallery
A collection of photos and videos of the pipe replacement project along Becks Run Road. Check back frequently for updates.
New 42-inch piping is staged along the sidewalk of Becks Run Road.
A Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus slowly travels through the confined Beck Run Road construction zone.
A constriction worker prepares the drilling rig in a 30-foot pit near Wagner Street.
A worker seals the end of the 42” bore with bricks near Wagner Street.
Contact Us
Have questions regarding any of these projects? Email us at pa.communityrelations@amwater.com.