Pittsburgh, PA – Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) officials and Senator Jay Costa gathered today for a ribbon cutting ceremony to recognize the opening of the Glenwood Pedestrian Bridge (Route 837) in the City of Pittsburgh and West Homestead Borough, Allegheny County.
Today's ceremony was held in anticipation of the newly constructed bridge's opening. The pedestrian bridge will provide ADA compliant pedestrian access in conjunction with the Glenwood Bridge, between the Hazelwood and Hays neighborhoods in the City of Pittsburgh and West Homestead Borough.
“As a district, we are excited to recognize this major investment in multimodal connectivity in southwestern Pennsylvania," said PennDOT District 11 Executive Jason Zang. “Although most people think of PennDOT as an organization that creates roadways and bridges for car and truck traffic, this is a great reminder of how dedicated the department is to all modes of transportation, including pedestrian safety."
Zang introduced the event with opening remarks regarding the project and the teamwork which occurred to make the project a success. Senator of the 43rd District, Jay Costa also discussed the joint effort and importance of the project for local residents.
"Today's ribbon cutting is incredible cause for celebration. The Glenwood Pedestrian Bridge Project will meaningfully improve the lives of the folks who call this area home, connecting crucial neighborhoods and ensuring our walkers, mobility-aide users, and more can get where they're going safely," said Senator Costa. “I look forward to seeing this bridge get lots of use for years to come."
The discussion was followed by PennDOT and local leaders cutting a ribbon in front of the bridge.
“Impactful projects, such as this one absolutely could not happen without great teamwork," said Zang. “The department sincerely thanks all of our partners for their great efforts, as well as the community for their involvement and patience as we built this structure with them and their commute in mind."
Although unable to attend the event, Congresswoman Summer Lee, City of Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey, and Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato expressed their support of the project and teamwork as well.
"Thank you to PennDOT District 11 and all those who played a part in bringing the Route 837 Glenwood Pedestrian Bridge to life. This project is proof of what we can achieve when we prioritize the safety, mobility, and accessibility of our communities. By creating safe and reliable pathways for pedestrians and cyclists, we're opening doors to opportunity, promoting healthier lifestyles, and supporting a sustainable future," said Congresswoman Lee. “Every investment like this one is a step toward a more equitable Western PA, where everyone—regardless of their means or mode of travel—can get where they need to go safely and with dignity."
"Residents who walk will now have a safe and reliable way to move around with the opening of the ADA friendly Glenwood Pedestrian Bridge," said Mayor Gainey. “I would like to thank PennDOT for their hard work in providing this connective access between Hazelwood, Hays and West Homestead neighborhoods."
“This new pedestrian bridge is a critical step toward safer, more accessible routes for everyone in our community," said County Executive Innamorato. “Thanks to PennDOT and local partners, we're making Allegheny County more walkable and connected for all."
The nearly completed $7 million project began in 2023, with work including pedestrian bridge beam erection, concrete deck placement, and railing, fencing, and lighting installation. Additionally, full depth reconstruction of a portion of Baldwin Road, sidewalk improvements, and ADA ramp installation occurred or were part of the project. As the contractor, Gulisek Construction opened the bridge following the event, the overall project is expected to conclude by early December.
This work is park of the Glenwood Interchange project. Previous phases aimed to rehabilitate the structure that carries Mifflin Road over Streets Run Road and replace the bridge deck on Route 885.
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Contact: Yasmeen Manyisha, ymanyisha@pa.gov
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