The University Line Weekly Update

Pittsburgh Regional Transit will add a second work location to the University Line bus rapid transit project on Sixth Avenue between Smithfield Street and William Penn Place beginning next week.

Contractors are expected to establish the new work location on Monday, although the exact date will depend on the severity of this weekend’s expected snowstorm.

The work will involve exploratory excavation and relocation of water and drainage infrastructure. ​ 

Once construction gets underway, one traffic lane will be maintained in each direction on Sixth Avenue. No other streets will be impacted.

The work is expected to last at this location through mid-February.

Mellon Garage will remain accessible from all entrances and exits, and pedestrian access will be maintained on Sixth Avenue opposite the work zone.

PRT bus routes P1, P68, and P71 will detour one block to Fifth Avenue, however all stops will continue to be served. 

Construction on Sixth Avenue near Grant Street Nears Completion

University Line construction at Sixth Avenue between Grant and Ross is expected to wrap up by the end of January. 

Contractors are installing new water and drainage infrastructure there, too. 

Traffic is reduced to one lane in each direction. Pedestrian access will be maintained on both sides of the street.

The construction detour will remain in effect 24/7 until work is finished at this location, which is expected to happen by the end of January.

The contractor will continue to work Monday through Friday from 7 a.m.-5 p.m., weather permitting. The contractor may work on Saturdays if needed to keep the project on schedule.

Thank you for your continued support of this project.

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