The City of Pittsburgh is advancing the Panther Hollow Bridge Rehabilitation project. The bridge has been closed since October 2024 after preliminary inspection findings indicated safety concerns. Panther Hollow Bridge is a key connection between Oakland and the recreational amenities of Schenley Park and the surrounding East End neighborhoods. This project aims to restore this connection and ensure safe access for all users of the bridge.

Following the October 2024 closure of the bridge, the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure has been working closely with bridge inspectors and design engineers to develop comprehensive repair plans for the Panther Hollow Bridge. Our construction contract should be finalized before the end of the year and our contractor anticipates mobilizing in January 2026. The goal is to start the necessary steel repairs as soon as temperatures allow.

At this time, we do not anticipate any long-term disruptions to the various Panther Hollow Trails below the bridge.