Pittsburgh Regional Transit is moving ahead with rehabilitation work on the Panhandle Bridge, the light‑rail span over the Monongahela River that connects downtown to Station Square and the South Hills. Construction began this year and is focused on addressing aging infrastructure and keeping service reliable as trains continue to cross the river.
Current work includes repairs to the concrete deck, strengthening of the steel structure, and upgrades to the walkway surface along the bridge. Crews are staging the project in phases, with portions of the Blue Line and Red Line being addressed at different times so trains can keep running while construction continues.
Riders can expect to see ongoing construction activity on and around the bridge, along
with some temporary service adjustments as work shifts to different sections of the structure. PRT’s goal is to maintain rail operations throughout the project, but commuters may encounter altered schedules, single‑tracking, or occasional detours as the rehabilitation progresses.
The Panhandle Bridge, built in 1903 and converted to light rail use in the 1980s, remains a critical link for thousands of daily riders. This year’s construction is aimed at shoring up that connection so it can safely carry transit traffic for years to come.
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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Panhandle Bridge rehab to reshape Pittsburgh light rail service
