For Immediate Release - August 23, 2010
Contact: Hollie Geitner
(412) 325-0153
(412) 780-6709 – cell
hgeitner@downtownpittsburgh.com
Pittsburgh, PA — All of the barriers in Market Square in Downtown Pittsburgh will be removed and traffic will be restored to pre-construction patterns starting tomorrow morning. The renovation project that began last August is nearing total completion, as pedestrians and vehicles move freely in and around Market Square. Vehicular traffic coming down Forbes Ave. will resume its counter-clockwise movement around the Square. The remaining construction work will occur on the side streets—Graeme, Market and McMasters. Street paving and secondary tree plantings will occur early this fall, with a grand re-opening in late October.
“It has been a massive project and we’re thankful for everyone’s patience during each phase of construction,” said Michael Edwards, President and CEO of the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership (PDP). “We’ve heard a lot of positive feedback since programs returned to the Square, including the Farmers Market, concert series and KidsPlay, and now more people will be able to enjoy dining outside in the cafes with the reopening of the street and sidewalks.”
The Market Square renovation is a project of the City of Pittsburgh under Mayor Luke Ravenstahl. It is the culmination of several years of public process and has been made possible through the leadership, vision and financial contributions of the City of Pittsburgh, Colcom Foundation, Heinz Endowments, Richard King Mellon Foundation and The Hillman Corporation.
For more information about the construction project in Market Square, check out the Market Square blog at http://MarketSquarePgh.blogspot.com.
About the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership
The Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership (PDP) is a dynamic, nonprofit organization comprised of business and community leaders, property owners, civic organizations, foundations and residents who provide energy, vision and advocacy for Downtown Pittsburgh. Working collaboratively with its partners, the PDP strives to create a positive Downtown experience for residents, workers and visitors alike. The PDP’s strategic initiatives include clean and safe services, transportation, housing and economic development and advocacy. For more information, visit www.DowntownPittsburgh.com, follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/downtownpitt and become a PDP fan on Facebook.
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