As Preliminary Engineering for the rehabilitation of the Charles Anderson Bridge was wrapping up at the beginning of 2023, an independent inspection and analysis of the bridge was underway. The findings from this analysis prompted the immediate closure of the bridge on February 1, 2023.

In the time since the closure, the City of Pittsburgh has been evaluating the best solution for reopening the bridge responsibly. While investigating the timeline for short-term repairs relative to the upcoming long-term rehabilitation, it became clear that expediting the long-term project would save taxpayers' money by eliminating the investment in temporary fixes.

Mayor Gainey was proud to announce in this press release that with support from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and the Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission (SPC), the city's Department of Mobility and Infrastructure (DOMI) has received approval to expedite Final Design for the full bridge rehabilitation. In addition, DOMI has been working with PennDOT and the SPC to secure construction funding for Fiscal Year 2024. With these measures in place, the design team is preparing to complete the design documents by the end of 2023 with construction anticipated to begin in Spring 2024. DOMI will provide further updates on the anticipated construction schedule as information becomes available. Currently, it's anticipated to take two construction seasons, with the possibility of extending into a third season.

With the conclusion of the Preliminary Engineering phase of the project, a presentation summarizing the work completed to date is available for review in the "April 2023 - Project Update" PDF slideshow in the Document Library, below.

In addition to the rehabilitation project moving onto an expedited design schedule, DOMI and PennDOT have expanded the scope of the project to include the rehabilitation of the adjacent Panther Hollow Overpass located east of the Charles Anderson Bridge in Schenley Park. This 58-foot concrete box-beam bridge, carrying Panther Hollow Road over the ramp to Panther Hollow Road, is approaching the end of its functional life. To minimize disruption to the corridor in the years ahead, the bridge superstructure will be replaced at the same time as the long-term repairs to the Charles Anderson Bridge.

We understand the closure of the bridge has caused an enormous disruption and increased traffic around the East End. Please use the form at the bottom of the page to share with the design team any questions, comments, or concerns with the project and we will respond as information is made available.

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On May 31, 2023 City of Pittsburgh representatives, in collaboration with community partners, hosted a public engagement to discuss updates to the Charles Anderson Bridge Rehabilitation project. The meeting was held virtually with hybrid watch parties throughout Oakland and Greenfield.

You can watch the recording here:

https://www.facebook.com/city.of.pittsburgh/videos/224332283681347

or here:

https://www.facebook.com/MayorEdGainey/videos/1877890595937210

You can also review the chat transcript here:
May 31 Charles Anderson Bridge Meeting Chat Transcript

Special thanks to community partners Greenfield Community Association and Oakland Planning and Development Corporation who partnered with the City to host watch party hubs throughout Oakland and Greenfield:

Greenfield Watch Party: Magee Recreation Center, 745 Greenfield Avenue

Central Oakland Watch Party: OPDC offices, 294 Semple Street

Oakland Square Watch Party: 3439 Parkview Avenue

South Oakland Watch Party: Frazier Fieldhouse, 3716 Frazier Street

Please scroll down to "Document Library" and view the April 2023 Project Update if you'd like to review presentation materials.