Published on June 25, 2026
PITTSBURGH – The Department of Public Works announced today that it has granted a permit to Nike to close the Rachel Carson (Ninth Street) Bridge in Pittsburgh for the Beyond the Horsepower Bridge Relay. The closure will be from 7 pm to midnight on Friday, June 26, 2026.
Public Works is not involved with this event, and is providing this information as a public service announcement only. For more information about the event, contact Alyssa Roberts at Alyssa.Roberts@nike.com or 724-206-6089.
Media inquiries may be directed to Brent Wasko, Public Information Officer for the Department of Public Works, at brent.wasko@alleghenycounty.us or by phone at 412-350-2451 (office) or 412-577-6175 (cell).