PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Regional Transit has announced several service adjustments for February, including detours for a months-long closure of the Mt. Washington Transit Tunnel.
A PRT spokesperson says the Mt. Washington Transit Tunnel will close on Feb. 23 and remain shut down for around eight months for “critical repairs” to the tracks, roadway and overhead electric lines inside the tunnel.
During that closure, there will be light-rail and bus service adjustments.
The light-rail service adjustments are as follows:
- Red and Blue Lines: Weekday light-rail service will detour via the tracks along Warrington and Arlington avenues in Allentown.
- Silver Line: On weekdays, service will operate between Library Station and Washington Junction to minimize congestion in Allentown. Riders can transfer to Red and Blue line light-rail cars at Washington Junction.
- Weekend Rail Service: Red, Blue, and Silver Lines will operate via Allentown on weekends.
- Temporary “Subway Local”: PRT will introduce a temporary rail route connecting Station Square to Allegheny Station during the tunnel closure.
Station Square will be included in the Free Fare Zone from Feb. 23 until the project is complete.
Generally, PRT says buses that normally use the Mt. Washington Transit Tunnel will travel inbound via Warrington and Arlington avenues and outbound through the Wabash Tunnel.
Click here to see all detour information.
There are also several service adjustments coming on Feb. 23 unrelated to the tunnel closure. PRT adjusts transit schedules three times a year, based on current ridership and to improve reliability.
The upcoming adjustments include changes to trip times, adjustments to span of service, reroutes and more.
Click here to see all service adjustments going into effect in February.
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