Allegheny County, PA
Trail is complete from Cumberland, MD to Duquesne, PA, a distance of 135 miles. The trail ends at Grant Avenue in Duquesne, and construction on the next segment will begin in Spring 2010. We do not recommend riding Route 837 from Grant Avenue to the Hot Metal Bridge: this well-traveled highway has poor sight lines in many areas and non-existent shoulders. Pittsburgh's "Rack and Roll" buses which can transport two bicycles per bus are accessible in McKeesport, the 56C McKeesport-Lincoln Place. (updated 10-2-09)
The Hot Metal Bridge is opened for pedestrian/bike use!
Southside Trail
The long-term plan for the Southside Trail is to connect to the existing trail at the Waterfront in Homestead/West Homestead. At this point there are not construction plans because we need to work out agreements with private property owners. South Side 10-1 trail segment of the Three Rivers Heritage Trail is now complete. Trail users are finally able to travel from the Baldwin Borough Trail through the South Side and to Station Square, downtown Pittsburgh and beyond. Work continues on the acquisition of trail corridor on the Steel Valley Trail section.
There is no parking at the Baldwin side.
Montour Trail
The trail is completely open from MP 0 to MP 22. At MP 22 where the trail crosses PA route 50 a temporary bridge over the stream and crosswalk is complete which eliminates the former 0.5 mile road detour along busy
Rt. 50.
Trail is complete from Route 50 (MP22) to Morganza Road (MP27). Morganza road must be crossed at grade as well as Georgetown Road. (0.3 miles farther) Design is underway for these bridges and construction may occur in 2010. There is a 200 yard detour along Valleybrook Road, West of Route 19.
From Route 19 to the Library Trestle the trail is complete. There are two detours in South Park along Rte 88 and Brownsville-Library Road, and along Piney Fork Road. Design work is underway to reduce the length and difficulty of these detours. The trail is on road from Gill Hall Rd to Rte 51 at Large. The trail is complete from there to the terminus in Clairton. (updated 11-5-09)
Ohiopyle State Park
Approximately 2000 feet of trail will be paved at the entry into Connellsville adjacent Allegheny Power. Contractor mobilization date has yet to be determined.
Jonathan Run Culvert will be repaired (trail will remain open during duration of project with only periodic short closures for equipment mobilization). Contractor mobilization date has yet to be determined.
Continued resurfacing in spring, summer, and fall. Trail will be open during resurfacing but bicyclist should exercise caution while passing construction site. Heavy equipment will be traveling on the trail during work for stone delivery to work sites and construction postings will be in place notifying trail users when work is in progress.
(updated 12-9-09)
Somerset County, PA
The 3,300 ft. long Big Savage Tunnel, near the Mason-Dixon Line is lighted. The tunnel will be closed for the winter on December 1, 2009, it should re-open the first week of April 2010. Please check this site for updates.
The Big Savage Tunnel Recognition Plaque is in the final phase of review. When complete, it will be erected at the Deal Trailhead. The unveiling date will be provided as soon as it becomes available. This is a big undertaking, thanks for your patience!
Pinkerton Tunnel
The Pinkerton Tunnel, near Markleton, remains closed with detour on abandoned rail line following the river.
This is a permanent detour, there are no plans to reconstruct this tunnel.
Bollman Bridge
The Bollman Bridge is in open for use!
Maryland The Great Allegheny Passage is now 132 miles complete and continuous from Cumberland, MD to McKeesport, PA.
The Brush Tunnel is lighted
The Borden tunnel is NOT lighted - For your safety, PLEASE DISMOUNT & WALK through this tunnel.
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