Engineering Department Drive will be partially closed to pedestrians and vehicles on Monday, October 14, from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. to allow the workers to safely pump concrete into the Benedum Hall sub-basement. The closure will begin at the intersection with Thackeray Avenue and continue through to the loading dock. The loading dock will remain accessible via Bouquet Street. There are several parking spaces that will not be available at this time. Detours and signs will be posted.
Construction Alert
Construction Alert: Fifth Avenue to Close Between Chesterfield Road and Craft Avenue Friday, July 25 Through Sunday, July 27
Fifth Avenue will be closed between Chesterfield Road and Craft Avenue beginning at 8 p.m. on Friday, July 25 and continuing through 7 p.m. on Sunday, July 27.
Local Traffic from Chesterfield Road and those looking to park in the Kaufmann Garage will be allowed access to this section under the supervision of a flagger.
Construction Alert: Partial Closure of Halket Street Tuesday, July 22 through Thursday, July 24
Halket Street will be partially closed beginning on Tuesday, July 22, and is expected to reopen by Thursday, July 24. The closure will occur between Fifth Avenue and Euler Way. Euler Way will remain open for left turns onto Halket Street, but no right turns will be permitted.
Pedestrians and cyclists should note that the sidewalk in this area will also be closed.
Construction Alert: Robinson Street Extension to partially close on Saturday, July 19 and 26 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Robinson Street Extension will be partially closed on Saturday, July 19 and 26 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. These closures will impact the portion of the road in front of the Charles L. Cost baseball field near Champions Drive.
During these closures, flaggers will be present to alternate traffic flow through a single lane, so motorists will still be able to drive through the area.
Construction Alert: North Bellefield Avenue to Partially Close Between Bayard Street and Fifth Avenue from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday, July 21
North Bellefield Avenue will be partially closed between 6 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Monday, July 21. The closure will take place in front of the Information Sciences Building between Bayard Street and Fifth Avenue. The western sidewalk and southbound lane will not be accessible. Please be aware that Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) has also closed a portion of this block, which makes the front entrance to the Music Building inaccessible. Those needing to access the Music Building should use the rear entrance via Ruskin Avenue.
Construction Alert: Thackeray Avenue Partially Closed Overnight Through 7/25
Thackeray Avenue will be closed between Fifth Avenue and Sci-Tech Drive from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. through approximately July 25. This closure will occur on weekdays only; the road will be open over the weekend.
Both sidewalks will be available during the closure, so pedestrians and cyclists will not need to use a detour. However, we ask that cyclists please dismount and walk with their bicycles. Motorists may use Sci-Tech Drive and North Bouquet Street as a detour.
Construction Alert: Partial Closure of North Bouquet Street on Thursday, July 10 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
North Bouquet Street will be partially closed from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 10. The closure will occur between the O’Hara Street and Engineering Department Drive intersections and includes the road, sidewalk, and parking spaces.
Construction Alert: North Bellefield Avenue to Partially Close Between Bayard Street and Fifth Avenue from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday, July 7
North Bellefield Avenue will be partially closed between 6 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Monday, July 7. The closure will take place in front of the Information Sciences Building between Bayard Street and Fifth Avenue. The western sidewalk and southbound lane will not be accessible. Please be aware that Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) has also closed a portion of this block, which makes the front entrance to the Music Building inaccessible. Those needing to access the Music Building should use the rear entrance via Ruskin Avenue.
Construction Alert: Bigelow Boulevard to Close Between Forbes and Fifth Avenues Late Friday, June 27 through Early Sunday, June 29; Cathedral of Learning Access Limited
Bigelow Boulevard will be closed between Forbes and Fifth Avenues beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, June 27. The road is expected to reopen in the early hours of Sunday, June 29. The road and bicycle lanes will be closed, but the western sidewalk alongside the William Pitt Union will remain open. Flaggers will be present at the three impacted crosswalks to help direct pedestrians. Cyclists may dismount from their bikes and walk along the open sidewalk.
Construction Alert: O’Hara Street Remains Closed Between North Bouquet Street and Thackeray Avenue Until August 1
O’Hara Street will remain closed between North Bouquet Street and Thackeray Avenue until July 11, with the road expected to reopen by evening that day. The sidewalk along Benedum Hall will remain open; pedestrians should not experience any changes to existing conditions. Cyclists are reminded to dismount from their bicycle or scooter when on the sidewalk.
Signage will be placed throughout the area to alert motorists to the closure and direct them through detours. These detours include: