Public Works

Public Works is responsible for the maintenance of 408 miles of roadway, 518 bridges, and more than 500 retaining walls within Allegheny County. It also purchases and maintains the county’s fleet of more than 800 vehicles and heavy equipment. By continually exceeding industry performance standards, the department has been accredited five times by the American Public Works Association (APWA) since 2007 and is the first in Pennsylvania to have received the prestigious honor.

Receive Assistance

The Guide to the Allegheny County Department of Public Works provides a comprehensive overview of the infrastructure services and resources offered by the department, and contains clickable links to easily access the help needed.

View or Download Guide

Prior to submitting a question or concern to Public Works, please check if it pertains to a road or bridge maintained by Allegheny County by viewing the "Who Owns My Road?" and "Who Plows My Road?" maps. In addition to Allegheny County, local roads and bridges are maintained by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), municipalities, and other entities.

Projects and Resources

Projects and Closures

Find detailed information and maps about ongoing and upcoming projects as well as traffic restrictions on the county's roads and bridges.

Bids and Proposals

View Public Works' open solicitations, and learn more about how to register as a supplier and submit a bid or proposal.

Roads

Learn how Public Works maintains the county's roads, and find the answers to frequently asked questions about roads.

Bridges and Tunnels

Learn how Public Works maintains the county-owned bridges, and find the answers to frequently asked questions about bridges.

Road and Bridge Permits

Find out when a county road or bridge permit is required and how to apply for one.

Adopt-a-Roadway Program

Learn about the county's Adopt-a-Roadway program, which provides organizations, corporations, groups, and individuals the opportunity to help keep county roadways trash-free.