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Pittsburgh Regional Transit’s contractor will perform roadway restoration on Sixth Avenue in downtown Pittsburgh, Saturday, November 16th from 4:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

University Line Construction to Impact Traffic on Sixth and Centre Avenues Saturday

Pittsburgh Regional Transit’s contractor will perform roadway restoration on Sixth Avenue in downtown Pittsburgh, Saturday, November 16th from...

The PRT contractor is installing new granite curb at Sixth Avenue and Wood Street, adjacent to Wood Street Station. In addition, the entire station will have new exposed aggregate concrete sidewalks with accessible ramps.

Granite curb installation to continue at Wood Street Station

The PRT contractor is installing new granite curb at Sixth Avenue and Wood Street, adjacent to Wood Street Station. In addition, the entire...

New asphalt roadway was placed on Sixth Avenue between Grant and Ross Streets today. Additionally, installation of new sidewalk and accessible ramps is nearly complete.

Final restoration at Steel Plaza Station nearly complete

New asphalt roadway was placed on Sixth Avenue between Grant and Ross Streets today. Additionally, installation of new sidewalk and accessible...

The Steel Plaza Station entrance on Sixth Avenue at Ross Street is closed to allow PRT’s contractor to install new sidewalk and accessible ramps for the University Line.

Steel Plaza Station entrance on Sixth Avenue to reopen Monday, October 28th

The Steel Plaza Station entrance on Sixth Avenue at Ross Street is closed to allow PRT’s contractor to install new sidewalk and accessible ramps...

Beginning October 21, Steel Plaza Station entrance on Sixth Avenue at Ross Street will close for one week while PRT’s contractor installs new sidewalk for the University Line.

Steel Plaza Station entrance on Sixth Avenue to be closed for sidewalk installation beginning Monday October 21

Beginning October 21, Steel Plaza Station entrance on Sixth Avenue at Ross Street will close for one week while PRT’s contractor installs new...

Earlier this week, PRT’s contractor placed granite curb along with wood frames for the new expanded sidewalk and accessible ramps at Fifth Avenue and Liberty Avenue adjacent to Triangle Park. The sidewalk has been expanded on Fifth Avenue between Market Street and Liberty Avenue to accommodate the new bus shelter. Traffic will be reduced to one travel lane in each direction.

Sidewalk Installation to Continue at Market Street Station

Earlier this week, PRT’s contractor placed granite curb along with wood frames for the new expanded sidewalk and accessible ramps at Fifth Avenue...

Beginning Monday, October 7, electrical crews will begin activating 35 new traffic signals recently installed at 16 intersections along Fifth and Sixth avenues in downtown Pittsburgh over the next several weeks.

University Line Construction to Impact Traffic Signals in the Coming Weeks

Beginning Monday, October 7, electrical crews will begin activating 35 new traffic signals recently installed at 16 intersections along Fifth and...

PRT's contractor is currently installing new sidewalk and curbs at Fifth and Sixth avenues, adjacent to the BNY Mellon Client Services Center. This is one of several locations through the Downtown Loop where new infrastructure will improve safety and accessibility.

Safety and Accessibility Improvements

PRT's contractor is currently installing new sidewalk and curbs at Fifth and Sixth avenues, adjacent to the BNY Mellon Client Services Center...

PRT's contractor is installing new exposed aggregate concrete sidewalks and granite curbs with accessible ramps on Fifth Avenue between Market Street and Liberty Avenue adjacent to Triangle Park.

Sidewalk and Curb Installation to Continue at Market Square Station Next Week

PRT's contractor is installing new exposed aggregate concrete sidewalks and granite curbs with accessible ramps on Fifth Avenue between Market...

The PRT contractor will continue to install new exposed aggregate concrete sidewalk on Fifth Avenue between Liberty Avenue and Market Street, adjacent to Triangle Park.

Sidewalk Installation to Continue at Market Square Station

The PRT contractor will continue to install new exposed aggregate concrete sidewalk on Fifth Avenue between Liberty Avenue and Market Street...

PRT’s contractor recently completed installation of the new sidewalk at Fifth Avenue and William Penn Place, adjacent to the Citizens Bank Building.

New Sidewalk Installed at William Penn Place Station

PRT’s contractor recently completed installation of the new sidewalk at Fifth Avenue and William Penn Place, adjacent to the Citizens Bank...

PRT’s contractor painted a temporary crosswalk at the intersection of Fifth and Sixth avenues, adjacent to the Duquesne University’s Libermann Hall building and the BNY Client Services Center to help direct pedestrians during construction.

Temporary Cross Walk Placed at the Intersection of Fifth and Sixth Avenues

PRT’s contractor painted a temporary crosswalk at the intersection of Fifth and Sixth avenues, adjacent to the Duquesne University’s Libermann...

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