Steel Plaza Shelter Installation to Continue Next Week 

PRT’s contractor has started building two new PRTX shelters at Steel Plaza Station. The bus station will be located on Sixth Avenue between Grant and Ross streets, adjacent to Mellon Green. ​ 

New bus shelters will be closed to the public until all components have been tested. Station amenities will include two 60-foot bus shelters, emergency phone, security cameras, 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. The sidewalk opposite 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. ​ 

Roadway Restoration to Begin at McKee Place 

PRT’s contractor will begin restoration of the roadway on Forbes Avenue at McKee Place this week. Work is expected to begin Friday, March 21^st at 8 p.m. Work will continue through the night and into Saturday evening. ​ 

Construction will occupy two travel lanes adjacent to the right or south side of Forbes Avenue. Vehicle traffic will be shifted to the left or north side of Forbes Avenue. ​ ​ 

McKee Place will be closed to vehicular traffic at Forbes Avenue. Access will be maintained for emergency vehicles only. ​ ​ 

Pedestrian access will be maintained. Street parking will be maintained on the north side of Forbes Avenue opposite the work site. ​ 

On March 29, the contractor will return to erect construction fencing on Forbes Avenue between Mckee Place and Semple Street. ​ 

Work will be performed weekdays and Saturdays as needed from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Work includes installation of a new sidewalk, new curb and accessible ramps. ​ ​ 

The work zone will be on the south side of Forbes Avenue occupying one travel lane and the sidewalk. ​ ​ 

Vehicle traffic will be shifted to the left or north side of Forbes Avenue. ​ ​ 

Pedestrian access will be maintained behind the construction fence. Parking will be maintained on the north side of Forbes Avenue opposite the work site. ​ ​ 

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

When construction for the University Line is complete, Forbes Avenue at McKee Place will have a new PRTX station with a 60-foot bus shelter and transit amenities. ​ 

Roadway Restoration to Begin at Schenley Plaza

PRT’s contractor will begin roadway restoration on Forbes Avenue between Schenley Drive and Schenley Drive Extension next week. 

The contractor relocated drainage and electrical infrastructure in preparation for the new PRTX bus rapid transit 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 will remain in place 24/7 until May. ​ ​ 

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

Sidewalk and Curb Installation to Continue on Forbes Avenue at South Bouquet Street ​  

PRT’s contractor will begin to install new curbs and sidewalk on Forbes Avenue at South Bouquet Street in front of Pitt Law School. 

The contractor recently relocated drainage and electrical infrastructure. ​ 

To accommodate this work, 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 Uptown and 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 7 a.m. to 5 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.