Published on March 03, 2026
Mayor O’Connor and Local Partners Revitalize Railroad Trestles Between Downtown and Strip District Starting March 3
Pittsburgh, PA – The gateways between the Downtown and the Strip District will see a modern refresh as the rusted, over-the-street railroad trestles on Liberty Avenue, 11th Street and Penn Avenue will be updated with new paint. Mayor Corey O’Connor is collaborating with Norfolk Southern and the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership (PDP) to have the trestles repainted to more accurately reflect the pride and energy of Pittsburgh as residents and visitors pass between the two major destinations of Downtown and the Strip.
The trestles span Liberty Avenue between 12th Street and the Grant Street Transportation Center and then across both Penn Avenue and 11th Street. The new paint design will include Pittsburgh’s traditional black and gold with additional nods to city identity.
“This is another great example of our Main & Main initiative of bringing together partners to invest in community vibrancy, in this case right on the corner between two major business and entertainment districts,” said Mayor O’Connor. “Details matter when it comes to infrastructure like this and it’s not very welcoming to pass under a rusty bridge. I’d like to thank our partners at the PDP, Norfolk Southern and the project’s funders for helping to give this connection point a modern refresh that reflects Pittsburgh.”
While the last time the trestle was painted is unknown, the bridge was constructed in 1954 with U.S. Steel by American Bridge. The new paint work will be done overnight Monday through Friday from 8 PM to 6 AM starting tonight (Tuesday, March 3, 2026). Work is expected to take around 30 days, depending on the weather. Overnight road restrictions will be in place on a rolling basis beginning with 11th Street followed by Penn Avenue then Liberty Avenue. The closures will not affect bus service, sidewalks or bike lane access.
This community vibrancy project is being funded by partners such as PPG, Eden Hall Foundation, Frank B. Fuhrer Wholesale Co., the City and others. The painting itself will be done by John B. Conomos, Inc.
Molly Onufer
Press Secretary
molly.onufer@pittsburghpa.gov