Transportation

03/05 2016

Forbes Ave To Remain Closed Between Morewood Ave And S Craig St thru 3/18

PWSA WILL INSTALL A NEW 20-INCH WATER MAIN ON FORBES AVENUE IN OAKLAND
 
The Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority (PWSA) will continue repairs on Forbes Avenue at Morewood Street due to a 20-inch water main break.  A geotechnical engineer assessed the safety and integrity of the road after the break.  It was determined installing a new 20-inch water main would be the best solution. PWSA is coordinating repair efforts with PennDOT and the Department of Public Works.  We appreciate the public’s patience as this issue gets resolved in the safest and most efficient manner possible.
 
The PWSA contractor will be working 24/7 through Friday, March 18, 2016, at 4:00 p.m.
 
Forbes Avenue (South Craig Street – Morewood Avenue) will remain closed to all traffic until repairs are completed. PWSA does not anticipate any impact to water service.
02/26 2016

[Oakland Traffic Advisory For Bigelow Blvd Between Fifth & Forbes Fri-Sat 2/26-28

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Traffic Advisory

Upcoming Events in Oakland to Close Bigelow Boulevard between Fifth/Forbes Avenue

On Friday, February 26, 2016, a ‘March’ will be held from 4 – 5 p.m. as part of the USAS/USW national conference being held in Pittsburgh from February 26-27, 2016. Set-up will begin at 2:45 p.m. Bigelow Boulevard is to close from 2:30 – 5 p.m.

On Saturday, February 27, 2016, a ‘March for Bernie’ will be held from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Set-up for volunteers begins at 9 a.m. Bigelow Boulevard is to close from 7 a.m. – 12 p.m. Participants will march from Bigelow Boulevard to Market Square via Fifth Avenue. Anticipate travel delays as participants, estimated to be 2,000 make their way to Market Square in downtown Pittsburgh.

02/23 2016

PAT Fare Rate Public Hearings – Downtown Wed 2/24 Or Oakland Tue 3/8

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To learn more and share your opinions, attend the Port Authority’s Public Hearing on Wednesday, February 24 from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. or 3:30 – 6:00 p.m. in the William Penn Ballroom at the Omni William Penn Hotel.
OR
Tuesday, March 8 from 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. in the Connolly Ballroom at Alumni Hall. 
Those wishing to speak may call 412-566-5187 in order to register. E-mail farepolicy@portauthority.org for more information.
Click on the picture above for a printable flyer.
02/09 2016

Smithfield St Partial Closure From Fourth Ave to Fifth Ave 2/15 For Six Months

The City of Pittsburgh Department of Public Works advises that the northbound travel lane and parking lane of Smithfield Street — spanning from Fourth Ave. to Fifth Ave. — will be closed to accommodate the reconstruction of the Forbes Ave. and Smithfield St. intersection beginning Monday morning, February 15, 2016.
This closure is expected to be in effect for approximately six months. 
Click here to see the full press release for more info

01/22 2016

Traffic Advisory – Forbes Ave Lane Closure Craft To Halket Through Feb 2017

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Forbes Avenue Lane Closures   
Furthest Left Driving Lane:
  • This lane closure is due to a new project that is adjacent to SkyVue
  • Due to such close proximity and zero laydown area, the City awarded a permit to close off the farthest left driving lane to allow the project team for the hotel to have space to store necessary equipment and materials
  • The lane is, and will remain closed from now – February of 2017
  • However, only half of the length of the lane between Craft and Halket (the portion in front of hotel project site – to – Halket, or, second 1/2 of block) will remain closed. The portion from Craft to the hotel site (approx. first 1/2 of the block) will re-open when SkyVue is finished later this year
Parking Lane:
  • This will remain closed for the remainder of the SkyVue project schedule
  • The parking lane will remain closed through the duration of the hotel project, February 2017. But this is the same as the driving lane – only the portion in front of the hotel – to – Halket will be closed
01/12 2016

Public Works Crews Prepare For Winter Weather

The City of Pittsburgh has issued a Snow Level 1 Alert effective at 11:00 p.m. Monday, January 11, 2016.

The City of Pittsburgh Snow Plow Tracker will be reset at 11:00 p.m. tonight. The 40 vehicle night turn crews (10pm-6am) will address city streets overnight. Current predictions are for 1″ to 3″ of snow overnight with a blast expected for the morning rush hour. If necessary, night turn shifts in each division may be extended past the 6:00 a.m. end time to aid the daytime crew transition during morning rush.

By 6:00 a.m. Tuesday approximately 60 vehicles will be dispatched and crews will work 12 hour shifts until the snow event is complete.

Environmental Services refuse collection remains on schedule for Tuesday. Should refuse pick-up be postponed Tuesday morning, Tuesday pick-ups will be collected on Wednesday and Thursday.

Residents are reminded to visit the City of Pittsburgh Snow Resource Center www.pittsburghpa.gov/snow for all weather related information.

12/23 2015

Parkway East Closure Sun 12/27/15 – Fri 1/1/16

The City of Pittsburgh Department of Public Works, in conjunction with PennDOT and Mosites Heavy Construction, remind commuters that full-lane closures of I-376 East will begin on Sunday, Dec. 27 at 6:00 a.m. The closure is permitted to last until Friday, Jan. 1 at 6:00 a.m. but project officials expect to reopen the parkway sooner, weather depending.

The five-day closure of the Parkway East is necessary to execute the implosion and site cleanup of the Greenfield Bridge. Implosion of the Greenfield Bridge is currently scheduled for Monday, Dec. 28 at 9:00 a.m.

Click here to view full press release for more information.

12/03 2015

Junction Hollow Transit Connector Meeting Monday Night 12/7 6:30pm, 300 Saline St

There is a meeting regarding the potential transit connector from ALMONO site through Junction Hollow.  It is 6:30 pm Monday, Dec 7, at the International Union Of Operating Engineers building in lower Greenfield, 300 Saline Street, near Big Jim’s Restaurant.

Click here for article describing the current proposal

Click here for what appears to be the final 2009 proposal referenced in that article

Several articles regarding citizen concerns about this project:

 

12/02 2015

UPDATE: Parkway East Closure Postponed Until Next Week Fri 12/11

The City of Pittsburgh Department of Public Works, in conjunction with PennDOT and Mosites Heavy Construction, has postponed the I-376 East (Parkway East) closures originally scheduled for December 4-6.
All inbound and outbound lanes of the Parkway East will be open this weekend.
This decision was made by the City of Pittsburgh after extensive conversations with Mosites Heavy Construction. Both the city and contractor feel that it is in the best interest of the community to keep the Parkway East open while PennDOT is conducting a Parkway West weekend closure. The city and contractor are confident that delaying the Parkway East closure one week will not disrupt the planned deconstruction and demolition schedule of the Greenfield Bridge.
The Parkway East closures have been postponed one week. The next weekend closure of I-376 East will take place Friday, Dec. 11 at 11:00 p.m. through Monday, Dec. 14 at 6:00 a.m.
12/01 2015

Parkway East Closures THIS weekend Fri 12/4-Sun 12/6

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Traffic Advisory
REMINDER: I-376 East Inbound/Outbound Closures Scheduled This Weekend
 
The City of Pittsburgh Department of Public Works, in conjunction with PennDOT and Mosites Construction and Development Company, announced the following full-lane, weekend closures of I-376 East.
 
Friday, Dec. 4 – Sunday, Dec. 6
Closed: Friday, Dec. 4 at 10:00 p.m.
Reopen: Sunday, Dec. 6 at  5:00 p.m.*
 
*Project productivity and clear weather could result in an earlier reopening on Dec. 6.
 
The eastbound (outbound) closures will begin at Oakland (Exit 72A). All outbound traffic will be directed to the posted detour starting at Exit 72A. Additionally, the Bates St. outbound entrance ramp will be closed. Local access to the outbound Parkway East will be available at the Sq. Hill/ Homestead (Exit 74) and Edgewood/ Swissvale (Exit 77) outbound entrance ramps. A map of the eastbound closures and detours can be found here.
 
The westbound (inbound) closures will begin at Wilkinsburg (Exit 78B). All inbound traffic coming from the east will be directed to the posted detour starting at Exit 78B. The Edgewood/Swissvale and Sq. Hill/Homestead entrances to I-376 inbound will be closed. Motorists traveling westbound on the Boulevard of the Allies will be able to access I-376 westbound at the Boulevard of the Allies entrance ramp. Motorists in Downtown Pittsburgh will be able to access I-376 westbound at Grant Street (71A). A map of the westbound detours and closures can be found here.
 
Police officers will be on site at each signalized intersection on the posted detour routes to assist with traffic flow and ensure safety for commuters. Motorists should expect significant delays on posted detour routes. 

There will be one last Parkway East closure Christmas to New Year’s closure in December 2015. 
 
Full details on the Greenfield Bridge closure and Reconstruction Project can be found here.