Extreme Heat Warning

Update June 21, 2025 2:15AM: 

The National Weather Service Pittsburgh has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for the Pittsburgh area starting Sunday 6/22 at 11AM through Wednesday 6/25 8PM. 

For more information on weather related precautions and preparedness actions, visit NWS Forecast Office Pittsburgh, PA

"Stay cool, stay hydrated, stay informed."

June 20, 2025 2:23AM:

The National Weather Service Pittsburgh has issued an Extreme Heat Watch for the Pittsburgh area starting Sunday morning 6/22 through Wednesday evening 6/25.  


 

PRT University Line Project

Update June 17, 2025 8:54PM:

Overnight single-lane restrictions and sidewalk closures for 2-3 week period on Fifth Avenue between Chesterfield & N Bellefield.  Pittsburgh Regional Transit's electrical subcontractor is preparing to run underground electrical conduit to supply power to the future PRTX (Bus Rapid Transit / University Line) stations beginning this week. Crews will be working weekdays from 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. along Fifth Avenue between Chesterfield Road and North Bellefield Avenue.  To accommodate this work, one travel lane and the sidewalk adjacent to the work area will be closed as-needed for the next 2-3 weeks-with traffic restrictions scheduled to be removed before 6:00 a.m. each morning. Work areas will be covered with steel plates during the day.

 

Update March 29, 2025 11:49AM:

Lane Restrictions on Forbes Avenue:  Traffic restrictions along Forbes Avenue between Craft Avenue and McKee Place due to the PRT University Line project. These restrictions will be in place weekdays and Saturdays from 7am until 5pm for the next few months. Please allow extra time for travel or find an alternative route. 

Update February 28, 2025 12:12PM:

BRT construction to impact Pitt's Schenley Shuttle Stop:  The City of Pittsburgh has informed the University that there will be significant construction on Forbes Avenue between Schenley Drive and Schenley Drive Extension to support the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project – also known as the University Line. Construction begins on Monday, March 3 through the remainder of the semester. 

Due to the construction, the shuttle stop currently located on Forbes Avenue in front of Schenley Plaza will be relocated to Schenley Drive between the Hillman construction site and Roberto Clemente Drive. The shuttle routes impacted are 10B, 25A, 20A, and the 30C

Please be cautious and alert while walking in this busy area. For additional information and updates, please visit the Pitt Mobility website.

 

February 7, 2025 12:05AM: