Portion Of Pittsburgh Parkway Shut Down

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A portion of a major highway in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania has been shut down due to a water main break. The westbound (inbound) I-376 Parkway East is closed in the 'bathtub' area between Grant Street and the Fort Pitt Bridge, and the on-ramp from Grant Street to westbound I-376 is also closed to traffic.

Why it matters

The closure of this major highway artery will cause significant traffic disruptions and delays for commuters and travelers in the Pittsburgh region. The 'bathtub' area of the Parkway East is a critical section that connects downtown Pittsburgh to the eastern suburbs and airport.

The details

Mainline I-376 traffic will be detoured to take the left-hand Grant Street (Exit 71A) off-ramp, turn left onto Fort Pitt Boulevard, and then bear left onto the westbound I-376 ramp toward the Fort Pitt Bridge and airport at Stanwix Street. There is no indication yet as to when the 'bathtub' area could reopen.

• The highway closure began on January 29, 2026.

What’s next

Transportation officials have not provided a timeline for when the westbound lanes of I-376 Parkway East will reopen.