Pittsburgh's West End Bridge To Get Millions In Improvements

PITTSBURGH, PA — Pittsburgh nonprofit organization Riverlife will provide $2 million in design and construction to create improve the connections leading to the West End Bridge from the city's Manchester-Chateau and West End neighborhoods.

This effort is being underwritten by the Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County’s Trail Development Fund, which has provided nearly $22 million in grant funding to county-wide projects that create new trail opportunities, expand and enhance existing trail facilities, and facilitate local connections to existing trail and multimodal transportation systems.

“We are working to create essential connections to neighborhoods historically disconnected from the river,” Matt Galluzzo, Riverlife president and CEO, said in a statement.

“We are committed to inclusive, sustainable, and artful infrastructure that will reshape the experience on the riverfronts across and around the West End Bridge. Our engagement with the community, including working with young leaders, community groups, residents and businesses has guided our vision.”

Riverlife plans to hold public meetings and virtual engagements as the design process progresses. A virtual meeting is scheduled for Dec. at 6 p.m. An in-person meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 5 at 6pm at Pittsburgh Musical Theater on Main Street in the West End.