Road and Bridge Permits

Utility workers installing a new gas line

Highway Occupancy Permit (Construction)

A highway occupancy permit is required before any individual, utility company, municipality, authority, corporation, or organization performs any construction within, under, or over an Allegheny County right-of-way. When emergency repairs are necessary, a permit is required within 72 hours after completion of work.

To learn more about our highway occupancy permit policies, procedures, and fees related to construction:

Download the Public Works Permit Manual(PDF, 7MB)

To apply for a highway occupancy permit for construction, download an application and other potentially required forms:

The completed forms should be mailed to:

Allegheny County Department of Public Works, Attn: Permits Manager
County Office Building
542 Forbes Avenue, Room 501
Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Fees will be assessed during the permit review process.

If you have a question about applying for a highway occupancy permit related to construction, call Steve Cooper at 412-350-5874.

Highway Occupancy Permit (Special Events and Film Shoots)

A highway occupancy permit is required before any individual, municipality, corporation, or organization can temporarily occupy or restrict traffic on a county-owned road and bridge for a special event or film shoot.

To apply for a highway occupancy permit for a special event or film shoot:

Download a Highway Occupancy Permit (Special Events and Film Shoots) Application(PDF, 224KB)

All prospective permittees must complete an application for review.

The completed forms can be submitted by email, fax, or mail.

Email
brent.wasko@alleghenycounty.us

Fax
412-350-5386 (include a cover sheet that includes an attention to the Public Information Officer)

Mail
Allegheny County Department of Public Works, Attn: Public Information Officer
County Office Building
542 Forbes Avenue, Room 501
Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Fees will be assessed during the permit review process.

If you have a question about applying for highway occupancy permit for a special event or film shoot, call Brent Wasko at 412-350-2451.

Overload/Oversize Permit

An Overload/Oversize Permit is required before driving a vehicle on an Allegheny County-owned roadway or bridge that is more than:

  • 8 feet 6 inches wide OR
  • 13 feet 6 inches high OR
  • 75 feet long OR
  • 80,000 pounds

Permit applications for single trips have a review fee of $250 for trips involving bridges and $100 for trips not involving bridges. Annual permit applications have a review fee of $500 for trips involving bridges and $200 for trips not involving bridges.

To apply for an Overload/Oversize Permit, download an application:

Download an Overload/Oversize Permit Application(PDF, 1MB)

All prospective permittees must complete an application for review.

The completed form and a required Certificate of Insurance should be emailed to oversizepermits@alleghenycounty.us or faxed to 412-350-2523. Also, a check or money order should be made payable to “Allegheny County Treasurer” and mailed to:

Allegheny County Department of Public Works, Attn: Kevin Lemon
County Office Building
542 Forbes Avenue, Room 501
Pittsburgh, PA 15219

If you have a question about applying for an Overload/Oversize Permit, call Kevin Lemon at 412-350-2517.

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