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Liberty Tunnel Overnight Maintenance Work Next Week in Pittsburgh
These restrictions are being coordinated with the inbound Liberty Tunnel closures expected next Monday and Thursday nights. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is announcing a single-lane restriction in the inbound (northbound) Liberty Tunnel in the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County will occur next Tuesday and Wednesday nights, November 3-4 weather permitting.
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Pittsburgh's Wabash Tunnel will permanently close Dec. 1
Pittsburgh Regional Transit will permanently close the Wabash Tunnel to traffic on Dec. 1 after its board voted to approve the closure. The decision follows an evaluation of the tunnel's condition, safety and long-term viability, according to a community announcement. Keeping the tunnel open would require an estimated $43 million in rehabilitation. PRT has said the tunnel now primarily carries private vehicles rather than public transit. About 1,500 vehicles use it each day, and PRT no longer provides scheduled transit service through the tunnel. “The Wabash Tunnel has a long history in Pittsburgh, but today it primarily serves private vehicle traffic rather than public transit,” PRT CEO Katharine Kelleman said. “With an estimated $43 million needed to rehabilitate the tunnel, we have a responsibility to focus our limited resources on the infrastructure that is most critical to delivering safe, reliable transit service.” Why PRT is closing the Wabash Tunnel Although the overall tunnel structure remains in fair condition, its lighting, ventilation and electrical systems are in poor to critical condition and have exceeded their useful life. Significant rehabilitation would be required to keep the tunnel open and bring those systems up to current safety standards. The closure will not affect
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Route 2085 Birmingham Bridge Washing Activities Begin in Pittsburgh
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is announcing bridge washing activities on the Birmingham Bridge which carries Route 2085 over the Monongahela River in the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, will begin today, October 29. There will be alternating lane and shoulder restrictions in both directions of the Birmingham Bridge...
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Inbound Liberty Tunnel Overnight Closures Next Week in Pittsburgh
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is announcing the closure of the inbound Liberty Tunnel (Route 3069) in the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, will occur Monday and Thursday nights, November 2 and 5 weather permitting. The inbound (northbound) Liberty Tunnel will close to traffic from 8:00 PM to 5:00...
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PA: A new day: Pittsburgh Regional Transit, union workers improve relationship
Just 4½ years ago, the relationship between Pittsburgh Regional Transit and Local 85 of the Amalgamated Transit Union was fractured at best. In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, nearly 100 union members – 51 of them operators — refused to be vaccinated against the virus and the agency fired them. The union bitterly objected and filed a series of grievances.
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Daily News Briefs: Thursday, October 29, 2026
This is a Subscribers-Only area. If you are a subscriber, please login. If not... Pennsylvania Turnpike Completes Expressway Extension Outside Pittsburgh. Sections 53A1 and 53A2 of the Mon/Fayette Expressway will open just south of Pittsburgh on November 20, according to a Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) news release. The opening will extend the current 54-mile facility five miles north as part of the Mon/Fayette PA Route 51 to I-376 Project.
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Maximize Seasonal Hiring Success with RideACTA
As businesses gear up for seasonal peaks, securing a reliable workforce becomes crucial. One effective strategy to enhance recruitment and retention is utilizing RideACTA’s affordable and convenient last-mile shuttle service. RideACTA connects riders with over 275 businesses in Pittsburgh’s Airport Corridor, offering a seamless commuting experience. RideACTA: Bridging...
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Wabash Tunnel to permanently close to traffic Dec. 1
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Johnstown Inclined Plane extends free rides through holiday season
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) —The Cambria County Transit Authority (CamTran) Board of Directors has approved extending free rides on the Johnstown Inclined Plane through Dec. 31. The extension continues a complimentary ride period that lasted 30 days and was scheduled to end Oct. 31. Since returning to service on Sept. 10, following an extensive rehabilitation project, […]