Public Works Annual Reports

Construction of the Dooker's Hollow Bridge

These annual reports showcase the many major projects and other accomplishments recently completed by the Allegheny County Department of Public Works. The department is continually striving to provide the residents of Allegheny County with exceptional infrastructure, maintenance, and engineering services in a timely, cost-effective, and environmentally responsible manner.

Some of the following reports are offered in the FlippingBook format to provide an engaging and interactive experience similar to reading an actual hardbound book. The option to download the PDF in its entirety or by each page is also available as soon as the report is opened.

2024 Public Works Annual Report

The department completed rehabilitation work on the inbound Armstrong Tunnel in Pittsburgh, replaced the Braddock Avenue/Kenmawr Avenue ramp in Rankin, and moved into a new District 5 maintenance garage in South Park.

2023 Public Works Annual Report

The department completed a $34.4 million rehabilitation project on the iconic Roberto Clemente (Sixth Street) Bridge, which included the installation of an enhanced lighting system. It also began critical rehabilitation work on the Armstrong Tunnel.

2022 Public Works Annual Report

The department completed 15 bridge projects, further reducing the county's number of poor-rated bridges. It also purchased a new excavator with a brush-cutting attachment, allowing for access to problematic vegetation.

2021 Public Works Annual Report

The department oversaw the installation of 122 solar lights and 25 educational signs as well as construction of a 2.5-acre permeable parking lot in South Park. It also widened and added dedicated bicycle and pedestrian lanes on Pearce Mill Road in North Park.

2020 Public Works Annual Report

The department completed a 21-month, $23.3 million rehabilitation of the iconic Rachel Carson (Ninth Street) Bridge. It also acquired a new paving machine, producing noticeable benefits for drivers.

2019 Public Works Annual Report

The department completed preservation work on the David McCullough (Sixteenth Street), Fleming Park, and Homestead Grays Bridges. It also stabilized a slope along Coulterville Road, ensuring safe access to a community.