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PRT Bus Rapid Transit Project Newshub

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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 is preparing to install red bus lanes along Fifth, Sixth, and Liberty avenues in Downtown Pittsburgh.

Preparations Are Underway for Red Bus Lane Installation

One of the most visible and impactful changes of the University Line Bus Rapid Transit project will be coming to downtown Pittsburgh this month.

PRT Will Begin Red Bus Lane Installation to Support The University Line

PRT’s contactor restored part of the roadway on Fifth Avenue and Smithfield Street in Downtown Pittsburgh last week. Soon, the contractor will return to this location to restore the other half of the roadway.

Roadway restoration is underway at Fifth Avenue and Smithfield Street

PRT’s contactor restored part of the roadway on Fifth Avenue and Smithfield Street in Downtown Pittsburgh last week. Soon, the contractor will...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (May 2, 2025) - Starting Monday, May 5, Pittsburgh Regional Transit’s contractor will begin setting up a new work zone along Fifth Avenue between Diamond and Pride streets, on the side of the street closest to PPG Paints Arena. This work marks the start of construction for two new PRTX stations.

New Work Zone to be Added to University Line Construction in Uptown Next Week

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (May 2, 2025) - Starting Monday, May 5, Pittsburgh Regional Transit’s contractor will begin setting up a new work zone along...

PRT’s contractor recently paved a section of Sixth Avenue at Smithfield Street adjacent to Mellon Garage. This is one of many locations throughout the Downtown Loop where paving must be completed before the red bus lane is installed.

Roadway Restoration Completed at Sixth Avenue and Smithfield Street

PRT’s contractor recently paved a section of Sixth Avenue at Smithfield Street adjacent to Mellon Garage. This is one of many locations throughout...

PRT’s contractor is installing new curbs on the south side of Sixth Avenue between Liberty Avenue and Wood Street, adjacent to the K&L Gates building. In the coming weeks, they will place a newly expanded sidewalk with accessible ramps.

Granite Curb Installation is Underway at Wood Street Station

PRT’s contractor is installing new curbs on the south side of Sixth Avenue between Liberty Avenue and Wood Street, adjacent to the K&L Gates...

PRT’s contractor is erecting two new shelters for the Steel Plaza PRTX bus station, which is located on Sixth Avenue between Grant and Ross streets, adjacent to Mellon Green.

Steel Plaza Shelter Installation to Continue Next Week

PRT’s contractor is erecting two new shelters for the Steel Plaza PRTX bus station, which is located on Sixth Avenue between Grant and Ross...

PRT's contractor has seven major work zones in downtown Pittsburgh. Five of the locations will be PRTX stations (highlighted in green) and the other two locations are safety improvement zones (highlighted in blue).

Construction Locations for The University Line

PRT's contractor has seven major work zones in downtown Pittsburgh. Five of the locations will be PRTX stations (highlighted in green) and the...

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).