Construction Locations for The University Line
June 8, 2025
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.
When construction for the University Line is complete, there will be five new PRTX stations in Downtown Pittsburgh:
- Ross Street Station - Fifth Avenue (between Ross Street and Sixth Avenue)
- William Penn Place Station - Fifth Avenue (between Smithfield Street and William Penn Place)
- Market Square Station - Fifth Avenue (between Market Street and Liberty Avenue)
- Wood Street Station - Sixth Avenue (between Wood Street and Liberty Avenue)
- Steel Plaza Station - Sixth Avenue (between Grant Street and Ross Street)
PRTX stations will have new bus shelters with ADA compliant loading zones, new sidewalks, granite curbs and accessible ramps. Station amenities will include seating, lighting, next-bus arrival screens, fare fending machines, emergency phones, and security cameras.
In addition to the five stations, there are two safety improvement sites at:
6. Sixth Avenue (between Fifth Avenue and Diamond Street)
7. Sixth Avenue (between Smithfield Street and William Penn Place)
Both locations have newly expanded sidewalks with granite curbs and accessible ramps improving safety and accessibility for everyone along the corridor.