Downtown Pittsburgh Faces Road Shutdown after Major Water Main Break Near Point State Park
A water main break in Downtown Pittsburgh led to road closures around Point State Park, with most streets reopened after cleanup. The cause is unknown, and public transport remains unaffected.
Pittsburgh International Airport Crews Rally to Clear Snow-Choked Erie Runways Amid Local Disaster Emergency
Pittsburgh International Airport crews help clear snow at Erie International after a severe snowstorm, aided by the National Guard during a local disaster emergency.
Pittsburgh's Purple Curb Parking Program Gets Nod to Stay, Aims to Curb Double Parking Amid Mixed Reviews
Pittsburgh's city council has voted to indefinitely extend its purple curb program, which offers 15-minute free parking before standard and increased metered rates apply, to improve parking turnover.
Pittsburgh Council Navigates Dispute Over 'Smart Loading Zones' as Local Businesses Raise Concerns
The Pittsburgh City Council is considering extending the Smart Loading Zone program, with purple curbs, amidst mixed reactions from local business owners.
Historic Great Crossings Bridge Off-Limits for Safety, U.S. Army Corps Urge Caution in Pittsburgh District
Due to stability concerns, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has restricted access to the historical Great Crossings Bridge, visible after drought-induced low water levels.
Edgebrook Avenue in Brookline Scheduled for Upgrades, Road Closure Alert and Detours from Nov 11-15
Edgebrook Avenue in Brookline is set for paving work from November 11th at 7am until November 15th at 3pm, with closures affecting through traffic but allowing local and emergency access.
Pittsburgh's Fort Pitt Tunnel to Undergo Overnight Inspections, Commuters Advised of Upcoming Closures
PennDOT has scheduled overnight inspections for the Fort Pitt Tunnel in Pittsburgh, leading to full closures on select nights for two weeks starting November 3. Traffic will be rerouted during closures.
Pittsburgh Allocates $600K for New Public Restrooms, Enhancing City-Wide Access and Safety
Pittsburgh allocates $600,000 for 11 new public restrooms across the city, prioritizing accessibility and safety, with features for disabled access and maintenance by the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership.
Pittsburgh Commemorates 5th Anniversary of Memorable Sinkhole Bus Incident Amidst Urban Infrastructure Concerns
The infamous Pittsburgh sinkhole incident, where a bus fell into a sinkhole during a "Monday Night Football" game, is remembered five years later as both a meme and a stark symbol of infrastructure issues.
Downtown Pittsburgh Commuters Face Traffic Shifts Amid University Line Project Advances
Pittsburgh Regional Transit is implementing traffic changes downtown due to the University Line project, causing commuter disruption but promising future benefits.
Interstate 70 Reopens in Washington County After Early Morning Tractor-Trailer Rollover
Interstate 70 in Washington County reopened after a tractor-trailer rollover caused a temporary shutdown, with Hazmat cleanup and traffic detours managed by PennDOT.
Pittsburgh Silver Line Passengers Evacuated as Fire Breaks Out Due to Fallen Power Line
An overhead power line fell onto a PRT rail car in Pittsburgh, causing a fire and evacuating 25 passengers. No injuries reported and service resumed by midday after road and transit disruptions.
Pittsburgh's MLK Jr. East Busway Set to Reopen Today, Safety Measures Implemented Following Landslide
The Martin Luther King Jr. East Busway in Pittsburgh, closed due to a landslide, is set to reopen Friday with new safety measures, including barriers to prevent future disruptions.












