Shelter Installation to Begin at Steel Plaza Station Next Week

Next week, PRT’s contractor will start building two new PRTX bus shelters at Steel Plaza Station located on Sixth Avenue between Grant and Ross streets, adjacent to Mellon Green.

Bus shelters will remain closed to the public until all components have been tested. Station amenities will include two 60-foot bus shelters, emergency phone, security camera(s), seating, lighting, and real-time arrival signs.

The sidewalk adjacent to Mellon Green will be closed during shelter installation. Pedestrians will be able to use the crosswalks at Grant and Ross streets and the sidewalk adjacent to the work zone will remain open.

Shelter installation is expected to take three weeks, weather permitting. When installation is complete, the contractor will reduce the size of the fence to allow access to the sidewalk.

Construction fencing is expected to remain in place until spring/summer 2025.

When construction for the University Line is complete, there will be five new PRTX stations in the Downtown Loop.

Exploratory Excavation to Continue at Schenley Plaza

PRT’s contractor recently established a new work zone on Forbes Avenue between Schenley Drive and Schenley Drive Extension in Oakland.

The contractor is relocating drainage and electrical infrastructure before building a new PRTX bus station.

To accommodate construction, traffic is shifted to the left, and a temporary bike lane was installed. The sidewalk on Forbes Avenue in front of Hillman Library is closed. The crosswalk on Forbes Avenue at Schenley Drive opposite Hillman Library is open.

Construction fencing for utility relocation will remain in place 24/7 until May. ​ 

The contractor will return at a later date to construct Bigelow Boulevard Station with a 60-foot shelter and transit amenities.

Restoration to Begin on Forbes Avenue at South Bouquet Street

PRT’s contractor recently placed construction fencing on Forbes Avenue at South Bouquet Street in front of Pitt Law School.

The contractor relocated drainage and electrical infrastructure. Crews will begin roadway and sidewalk restoration next week.

One travel lane and the sidewalk adjacent to the work zone is closed. The sidewalk and street parking opposite the work zone remains accessible.

Construction fencing is expected to remain in place 24/7 until May. 

Later this year, the contractor will return to construct Central Oakland Station with two 60-foot bus shelters and transit amenities.

Electrical Work to Continue in Oakland

PRT’s electrical subcontractor began electrical work on Forbes Avenue in Oakland. Crews are placing underground electrical conduit across the roadway supplying power to the future PRTX stations.

Crews will be working weekdays and will move between the locations listed below over the next few weeks. Work is expected to take between one to two weeks at each location.

To accommodate this work, one travel lane and the sidewalk adjacent to the work area may be closed. Traffic restrictions will be removed every evening. 

Sewer Inspections and Catch Basin Replacements to Continue on Forbes Avenue in Uptown

PRT’s contractor is inspecting underground drainage infrastructure using CCTV technology in coordination with catch basin replacements in Uptown. There will be three crews working weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the following locations:

Crews will move between multiple locations within each zone as work is completed. All drainage infrastructure within the limits of the project along Fifth and Forbes avenues will be inspected before catch basins are replaced.

Work will require a partial lane closure providing access to the manhole and/or catch basin on or near the curb. Traffic restrictions will be removed each night. 

The University Line Corridor

When construction for the University Line is complete, there will be 23 PRTX stations throughout Downtown, Uptown and Oakland.

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

To learn more about each of the current construction locations, please visit our Construction Locations web page.

Thank you for your continued support of this project.

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