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, adjacent to Triangle Park.

After pouring the concrete and allowing it to harden, the contractor pressure washes the top layer, exposing the aggregate to obtain the desired look.

Next, the contractor will place a concrete slab to support the new bus shelter.

When construction for the University Line is complete, this location will have a new roadway, new granite curb with accessible ramps, and new expanded sidewalk to support the 30-foot bus shelter with transit amenities.

Traffic is being maintained in all directions. The sidewalk remains open across from the worksite.

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

New Sidewalk and Accessible Ramps Being Installed at Ross Street Station

The PRT contractor is pouring new exposed aggregate concrete sidewalk and accessible ramps at Ross Street Station. A concrete slab will also be poured to support the new bus shelter.

When construction is complete, Ross Street Station will have a 15-foot bus shelter with an ADA compliant loading zone, new sidewalk, and new curb with accessible ramps. Station amenities will include an emergency phone, security camera(s), seating, lighting, and real-time arrival signs.

Traffic is being maintained in both directions. The sidewalk remains open across from the worksite.

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

Traffic Signal Installation to Continue Throughout the Downtown Loop

Ultimately, 35 new traffic signals will support the University Line in Downtown Pittsburgh.

Over the past few months, electrical crews have been placing foundations for new traffic signals, erecting poles, running conduit, and installing new traffic signal controller boxes throughout the Downtown Loop.

Recently, they began hanging new traffic signals throughout the Downtown Loop. Most of the new signals will be mounted to the poles and wrapped in a tarp until they are put into service.

Over the next week, electrical crews will be working weekdays from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the following locations:

Each location has additional work to be performed. The contractor will move between locations to help keep the project on schedule.

Pedestrian access will always be maintained; however, some work may require the use of the adjacent parking/travel lane.

Construction Locations for the University Line

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:

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 new wayfinding signage.

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 will have new expanded sidewalks with granite curbs and accessible ramps improving safety and accessibility along the corridor. Both locations will have new expanded sidewalks with granite curbs and accessible ramps, improving safety and accessibility along the corridor.

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.