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PRT Bus Rapid Transit Project Newshub

Pittsburgh Regional Transit, formerly Port Authority of Allegheny County, is the nation’s 26th largest transit agency. Our 2,600 employees...

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The PRTX Bus Rapid Transit Newshub is your source for University Line news, route change information and related construction updates.

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PRT's contractor performed construction activities at seven locations throughout Downtown Pittsburgh. Five of the locations will be PRTX stations, and the other two locations are safety improvement sites.

Construction Locations for the University Line

PRT's contractor performed construction activities at seven locations throughout Downtown Pittsburgh. Five of the locations will be PRTX stations...

On Monday, June 23, PRT’s contractor will establish a new work zone along Fifth Avenue between Carlow Drive and Bellefield Avenue. This marks the beginning of construction of four new PRTX stations and upgrades to the existing Atwood Station.

New Work Zone to be Established on Fifth Avenue in Oakland

On Monday, June 23, PRT’s contractor will establish a new work zone along Fifth Avenue between Carlow Drive and Bellefield Avenue. This marks the...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (June 17, 2025) – Pittsburgh Regional Transit will open a new work zone along Fifth Avenue in Oakland starting Monday, June 23, as construction progresses on the University Line bus rapid transit project.

New Work Zone Being Added to University Line Construction on Fifth Avenue in Oakland

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (June 17, 2025) – Pittsburgh Regional Transit will open a new work zone along Fifth Avenue in Oakland starting Monday, June...

PRT’s contractor is wapping up installation of new bus shelters at five new PRTX Stations in Downtown Pittsburgh.

Construction at PRTX Stations Will Continue Next Week

Fifth Avenue (between Ross Street and Sixth Avenue)

Ross Street Station

PRT’s contractor installed a new bus shelter at Ross Street PRTX Station at the end of February. The Station is located on Fifth Avenue between Ross Street and Sixth Avenue, adjacent to BNY Mellon Service Center.

Fifth Avenue (between Smithfield Street and William Penn Place)

William Penn Place Station

PRT’s contractor recently began installation of a 30-foot bus shelter with an ADA compliant loading zone at William Penn Place PRTX Station.

Fifth Avenue (between Market Street and Liberty Avenue)

Market Square Station

PRT’s contractor is working on Sixth Avenue between Wood Street and Liberty Avenue, adjacent to the K&L Gates building, to construct Wood Street PRTX Station.

Sixth Avenue (between Wood Street and Liberty Avenue)

Wood Street Station

Sixth Avenue at Smithfield Street

Safety Improvement Site

PRT’s contractor recently completed roadway restoration and installation of a new bus lane on Sixth Avenue between Smithfield Street and William Penn Place adjacent to Mellon Garage.