Construction Locations for The University Line
August 19, 2024
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).
When construction for the University Line is complete, there will be five new PRTX stations:
- 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)
When construction is complete, each of these locations will have a new bus shelter with an ADA compliant loading zone, new sidewalk and new granite curb with accessible ramps. Station amenities will include a ticket vending machine, emergency phone, security camera(s), seating, lighting, and real-time arrival signs.
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 Pace)
Both locations will have new expanded sidewalks with granite curbs and accessible ramps improving safety and accessibility along the corridor