Traffic & Transit

Landslides Prompt Mt. Washington Transit Tunnel Restrictions

The landslide is causing delays to bus and light rail vehicle service Wednesday morning..

Mt. Washington Transit Tunnel file photo.
Mt. Washington Transit Tunnel file photo. (Image: Google Maps.)

PITTSBURGH, PA - Frequent landslides caused by storm water runoff above the Mt. Washington Transit Tunnel's south entrance have prompted detours to bus and light rail traffic, the Port Authority of Allegheny County announced.

The Port Authority tweeted at around 7:30 a.m Wednesday that morning bus and light rail service around the tunnel was delayed by approximately 15 minutes.

Here's how service is being impacted at the moment:

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