Traffic & Transit

Portion Of Pittsburgh Parkway Shut Down

A portion of a major Pittsburgh highway is closed. Get the details here.

PITTSBURGH, PA — Due to a water main break, the westbound (inbound) I-376 Parkway East is closed in the “bathtub” area between Grant Street and the Fort Pitt Bridge. Additionally, the on-ramp from Grant Street to westbound I-376 is closed to traffic.

Mainline I-376 traffic will use the following detour:

  • From westbound I-376, take the left-hand Grant Street (Exit 71A) off-ramp.
  • Turn left onto Fort Pitt Boulevard.
  • Bear left onto the westbound I-376 ramp toward Fort Pitt Bridge/Airport at Stanwix Street
  • End detour.

There is no indication yet as to when the bathtub area could reopen.

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PennDOT is urging motorists to use caution if traveling through the corridor and to consider alternate routes.

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