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  Standing Detour - Emergency Closure Of Smithfield Street Bridge

  Begins: 1/1/2026 12:00:00 AM

  Ends: 12/31/2026 12:00:00 AM

   

  Summary:

  On occasion, the historic Smithfield Street Bridge, a vital link for thirteen (13) Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus routes and four routes for two regional transit agencies (FACT, MMVTA) as well as the bus substitution routing for buses replacing light rail service, when the bridge is compromised, either due to scheduled maintenance or emergencies, must use a lengthy and extensive detour until service over the Smithfield Street Bridge is restored.
  
  Closures could be for heavy maintenance of the bridge by PennDOT or due to emergencies such as excessive flooding of the Monongahela River and high waters or by barge strikes on the piers of the bridge, resulting in concerns for its structural integrity until fully inspected.
  
  This detour will be activated by default, usually by police or emergency forces closing the bridge immediately for emergencies.

  Affected Route(s):

  Route:

    39 Brookline   40 Mount Washington   41 Bower Hill   44 Knoxville   Y1 Large Flyer   Y45 Baldwin Manor Flyer   Y46 Elizabeth Flyer   Y47 Curry Flyer   Y49 Prospect Flyer   MMV Commuter A - Donora - Pittsburgh   MMV Express 1 & 2 - Donora - Pittsburgh   MMV CalCommuter   RAIL Red, Silver, Blue, SL Bus Substitution Routings   FACT LeMont Furnace, Pa - Pittsburgh Commuter

  Stops:

  Discontinued

    Inbound East Carson St opp Station Square Station (11216)

  Discontinued

    Outbound Smithfield St at Fort Pitt Blvd (4840)

  Discontinued

    Outbound Smithfield St Bridge at Station Square (Landmarks Building) (6096)

  Established

    Outbound Smithfield Street Bus Lane at Blvd of the Allies

  Established

    Outbound S. 10th St at Bingham (Transfer Passengers To 43, 48, 51, 51L Buses)

  Established

    Outbound East Carson opp New Arlington (4826)

   

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