PennDOT will study new uses for the Parkway North HOV lanes — options include two‑way operation, tolling or a transit conversion — with results expected in 2027.

The district’s 2025–26 safety report shows an 8% decline in illegal passings, but more than 10,000 stop‑arm violations were still recorded this year. Cameras and education are nudging drivers, officials say, but hotspots and repeat offenders remain.

An American Airlines flight bound for Columbus made an emergency landing at Pittsburgh International; the airport says the plane landed safely and taxied to the gate.

City and PGH2O unveiled a $6.8M stormwater and street-improvement package to curb flooding in Carrick and Overbrook. The work pairs green infrastructure with pavement and sidewalk repairs.

Crews shifted lanes on the Meadow Street Bridge after inspectors posted a load limit on one side. Jersey barriers are up and the city is developing a repair plan.

American Airlines will pause daily nonstop flights between Pittsburgh and Los Angeles this summer, shrinking nonstop choices at PIT. United and Breeze still offer nonstop options.

Lancaster Airport will get daily nonstop flights to Chicago O'Hare starting June 3, operated by SkyWest as United Express. Tickets are on sale now.

The Rachel Carson Bridge will be closed June 2–16 as crews set up the Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival and the new Arts Landing.

An American Airlines flight to Austin diverted to Pittsburgh after a passenger fell ill midflight. Emergency crews took the passenger to Allegheny General Hospital and the plane was expected to continue.

A Pittsburgh pilot let a driverless car pay a city meter automatically; the startup says automated billing could plug millions in lost parking revenue.

The Pittsburgh Parking Authority is rolling out PayLock SmartBoots so motorists can pay by phone, self-release immobilizers and return them to city drop-off sites.

Pittsburgh Water announced roughly $32M to expand lead service line replacements in four neighborhoods as the utility nears its 2027 removal goal. Residents will get advance notices before crews arrive.

State police say troopers investigated 843 crashes over Memorial Day weekend, resulting in five deaths, 129 injuries and 399 DUI arrests statewide.