Trench restoration completed at Sixth and Centre avenues

Last week, the PRT contractor began trench restoration on Sixth and Centre avenues.

The contractor removed the temporary asphalt, placed new steel rebar, and poured new concrete at two locations on Sixth and Centre avenues.

Final paving will be scheduled in the coming weeks.

New Sidewalk and Curb Installation to Continue at Wood Street Station

PRT’s contractor is in the process of pouring new sidewalk and installing new granite curb at Wood Street Station.

Earlier this month, the PRT contractor began installation of new granite curb at Sixth Avenue and Wood Street, adjacent to Wood Street Station. In addition, the entire station will have new exposed aggregate concrete sidewalks with accessible ramps. ​ 

When construction for the University Line is complete, the sidewalk adjacent to the K&L Gates Building will be expanded to accommodate the new 30-foot PRTX bus shelter with an ADA compliant loading zone. Station amenities will include an emergency phone, security camera(s), seating, lighting, and real-time arrival signs. 

The sidewalk remains open across from the work site. Construction fencing is expected to remain in place until the end of the year.

New Curb Installed at Sixth Avenue and Smithfield Street

The PRT contractor is installing new granite curb on Sixth Avenue between Smithfield Street and William Penn Place. 

Last week, the contractor poured a new concrete footer to support new granite curb and new expanded sidewalk. In the next few weeks, the contractor will pour a new sidewalk with accessible ramps. 

While this is not the site of a future PRTX station, construction at this location will improve safety and accessibility for pedestrians.

This intersection has been modernized to include ADA compliant curb ramps and cross walks, new traffic signals and lighting, accessible pedestrian signals with push button activators, and illuminated pedestrian countdown signals. 

Mellon Square garage remains accessible, and the sidewalk remains open across from the work site. ​ 

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

Granite Curb Installation to Continue at Sixth Avenue and Diamond Street

The PRT contractor has begun placing granite curbs on top of the recently poured concrete footer on Sixth Avenue between Fifth Avenue and Diamond Street (adjacent to the Allegheny County Family Division Building).

While this is not a PRTX station location, this location will have a new expanded sidewalk with accessible ramps and granite curbs, improving safety and accessibility for everyone.

Two-directional traffic is being maintained. The sidewalk remains open across from the work site.

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

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:

​ 1. Ross Street Station

​ 2. William Penn Place Station

​ 3. Market Square Station

​ 4. Wood Street Station

​ 5. Steel Plaza Station

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 Pace) 

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 the University Line Newshub at prt-brt-newshub.prezly.com/

Thank you for your continued support of this project.

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.