Pitt E.N.S. Alert: There is a large police presence at 5th avenue and Tennyson. Please avoid the area. A Port Authority Bus caught fire, fire and police are on scene.
PRT Bus Fire
Fifth Avenue between Bellefleid Avenue and Tennyson is now reopened completely. This incident is cleared.
Two lanes in bound are reopen now on 5th Avenue.
Pitt E.N.S. Alert: The incident at Fifth Avenue and Tennyson has been cleared. 5th Avenue is still closed between Bellefield Avenue and Tennyson.
PRT is hoping to have 5th Avenue open in the next 20-25 minutes.
All traffic coming inbound on 5th Avenue, is being diverted up Bellefleld Ave at this time while they prepare to tow bus.
Fifth Avenue is now reopened to Tennyson Ave. Traffic is being directed up Tennyson at this time.
Fire is out but road is still closed.
6:22 pm Fifth Avenue is closed between Bigelow Boulevard and Bellefield Ave. Police and PBF are still on scene. Everybody was safely evacuated. Please allow extra time for travel.
5:59 pm E.N.S. Alert: There is a large police presence at 5th Avenue and Tennyson. Please avoid the area.
Large police presence
12:07 pm The incident at the 3800 Block of Forbes Avenue has been cleared.
11:54 am Actor in custody. Police are continuing to investigate.
11:14 am No firearm was displayed. The actor boarded a PRT bus and was determined to have left the Oakland area.
10:59 am University of Pittsburgh Police is responding to a report of an armed robbery (not brandished) at the Panera Bread at 3800 Forbes Avenue.
Cold Weather Advisory
Pitt E.N.S. Alert: Extremely cold weather will occur on Monday morning, 1/20/2025. Dress warmly, cover exposed skin, and limit time outdoors. pi.tt/emergency.
Road Closure
O’Hara Street is currently closed from Bouquet Street to Thackeray Avenue and is expected to remain closed until mid-February for a PWSA project. Check back for updates.
