Sewer Relocation Continues in Uptown

Storm Sewer Relocation to Continue on Fifth and Forbes in Uptown

PRT’s contractor is relocating water and drainage infrastructure in Uptown and Oakland. Crews are working weekdays from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. to relocate catch basins.

The inlets along Fifth and Forbes avenues in Uptown must be relocated to accommodate the future sidewalk expansion. As part of the BRT project, all sidewalks and curbs along the Uptown corridor are being expanded to increase safety and accessibility for pedestrians.

This work will require a partial lane closure to provide access to the manhole and/or catch basin on or near the curb. Traffic restrictions will change as the work progresses and moves from one side of the street to the other side of the street within the zone. Lane restrictions will be removed each night.

Sidewalks Reopened at Several Locations Along Fifth Avenue

PRT’s contractor has reopened multiple sections of the sidewalk along Fifth Avenue between North Bellefield Avenue and Chesterfield Road. Crews relocated utilities, expanded sidewalks, and installed new curbs and accessible ramps. Sidewalks have been reopened at the following locations:

Contractors continue to excavate, relocate utilities, and run conduit for station power at Fifth Avenue and University Place and Fifth Avenue at Atwood Station. This phase of construction is expected to be completed in Fall of 2025.

In future phases, PRT will install five new PRTX Stations along Fifth Avenue in Oakland with transit amenities, traffic signals, and pedestrian safety signals.

Additionally, the current contraflow bus lane on the south side of Fifth Avenue will be removed and will become a two-way bicycle track.

The University Line Corridor  

When construction for the University Line is complete, there will be 24 PRTX stations throughout Downtown, Uptown, and Oakland. ​ ​ ​ 

PRT continues to work closely with stakeholders including community groups, universities, businesses, and other impacted groups during construction. ​ ​ ​ 

PRTX stations will have new shelters with upgraded amenities, including next-bus arrival screens, fare vending machines, seating, lighting, emergency phones, and security cameras. ​ ​ ​ 

For questions or concerns, please contact brt@rideprt.org or 412-442-2000.