Port Authority bus service will be extensively detoured the weekend of April 29 through May 1 for the 2022 DICK'S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon and related events. We recommend that customers allow for extra travel time.
Detours will begin about noon on Friday, April 29, with various road closures impacting service through about 7 p.m. on Sunday, May 1.
For questions or updates on race day, customers are encouraged to call Customer Service at 412-442-2000.
Important Service Information
In previous years, Port Authority has provided extra service to assist runners and spectators traveling to the marathon start line and to connect to detoured buses. Due to current staffing and hiring challenges, unfortunately this extra service cannot be guaranteed.
We encourage riders traveling to the marathon and related events prior to the start of regularly scheduled Sunday service to consider alternate transportation if necessary and to allow for additional travel time.
Red Line Detour
Riders are reminded that due to the closure of the Saw Mill Run Boulevard Bridge, Red Line rail cars are traveling over the Blue Line. Port Authority is operating a rail shuttle between Overbrook Junction and Potomac Station and a bus shuttle between Potomac Station and Station Square free of charge. Please allow for additional travel time.
Please note: Due to marathon-related road closures, on Sunday, May 1, from the start of service until about 1 p.m., the Red Line bus shuttle will not be able to serve Station Square. Red Line bus shuttle service will instead operate between South Hills Junction and Potomac Station. More information is provided in the Sunday service section below.
More information on the detour can be found here.
Fare Information
Port Authority strongly recommends that marathon participants and spectators purchase fares in advance to decrease travel times and avoid long lines at ConnectCard machines.
Mobile ticketing allows you to buy tickets and passes from the convenience of your smartphone. Click here to learn more.
Customers can also load stored cash value or purchase passes at Downtown light rail stations, online or at dozens of local retailers. Click here for a list of locations.
TrueTime
TrueTime vehicle tracking will not be reliably available on buses that are detoured.
Detour Information
Friday, April 29, 2022
Buses will begin detouring about noon with the closure of Boulevard of the Allies, which will be closed between Wood and Stanwix streets.
This section of Boulevard of the Allies will remain closed through the evening of Sunday, May 1.
Detours
The following bus routes will be detoured:
52L - Homeville Limited
53L - Homestead Park Limited
56 - Lincoln Place
57 - Hazelwood
58 - Greenfield
65 - Squirrel Hill
67 - Monroeville
69 - Trafford
For more detailed, route-specific detour information:
Detours
Customer Service
If you have questions, Customer Service is available regular weekday hours from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 412-442-2000 and on Twitter @PghTransitCare. Live chat is also available on our website from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday, April 30, 2022
Bus detours will begin about 7:15 a.m. and continue through about 12:30 p.m. in the North Side and Downtown areas.
All buses serving downtown will pick up and drop off passengers on Smithfield Street between Sixth and Fifth avenues during this time.
Other detours will continue throughout the day for related events and marathon set-up.
Red Line Rail Shuttle
Due to maintenance work, from approximately 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., the outbound Overbrook-Potomac Red Line Rail Shuttle will crossover to the inbound track from Potomac Station to Dormont Junction. Riders heading outbound will board on the inbound side at Potomac Station and Dormont Junction. Delays up to 10 minutes can be expected.
Bus Detours
The following bus routes will be detoured throughout the day:
1 - Freeport Road
2 - Mount Royal
4 - Troy Hill
6 - Spring Hill
8 - Perrysville
11 - Fineview
12 - McKnight
13 - Bellevue
15 - Charles
16 - Brighton
17 - Shadeland
20 - Kennedy
21 - Coraopolis
22 - McCoy
24 - West Park
26 - Chartiers
27 - Fairywood
28X - Airport Flyer
29 - Robinson
31 - Bridgeville
G2 - West Busway
36 - Banksville
38 - Green Tree
39 - Brookline
40 - Mount Washington
41 - Bower Hill
43 - Bailey
44 - Knoxville
Y46 - Elizabeth Flyer
Y47 - Curry Flyer
48 - Arlington
Y49 - Prospect Flyer
51 - Carrick
54 - North Side – Oakland – South Side
56 - Lincoln Place
57 - Hazelwood
58 - Greenfield
61A - North Braddock
61B - Braddock - Swissvale
61C - McKeesport - Homestead
61D - Murray
67 - Monroeville
69 - Trafford
71A - Negley
71B - Highland Park
71C - Point Breeze
71D - Hamilton
77 - Penn Hills
81 - Oak Hill
82 - Lincoln
83 - Bedford Hill
86 - Liberty
87 - Friendship
88 - Penn
91 - Butler Street
P1 - East Busway All Stops
Route-specific detours are available below. Please note: affected routes vary depending on the time of day.
Detours: Beginning around 7:15 a.m. to about 12:30 p.m.
Detours: Around 10 a.m. to about 12:30 p.m. (routes 13, 16 and 54 only)
Detours: Around 12:30 p.m. through the end of service
Additional Detours: Around 11:30 p.m. through the end of service
Customer Service
If you have questions, Customer Service is available regular weekend hours from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 412-442-2000, on Twitter @PghTransitCare and on live chat on our website.
Sunday, May 1, 2022
Detours will begin at the start of service. Most detours will end around about 3:30 p.m., with some continuing until about 7 p.m.
In Downtown Pittsburgh, all buses will drop off passengers at the East Busway’s Penn Station Stop B and pick up passengers at Penn Station Stop C. The P1 and P2 will pick up and drop off at Penn Station Stop A.
Due to marathon-related road closures:
- The Red Line bus shuttle will not be able to serve Station Square from the start of service until around 1 p.m. and will instead operate between South Hills Junction and Potomac Station. The inbound Palm Garden (Warrington) Ramp at South Busway shuttle stop will also be temporarily discontinued.
- Due to marathon road closures, the 61-series buses will be unable to serve Oakland.
- The 89-Garfield Commons will not operate until roads reopen.
The Wabash Tunnel will be closed to all traffic until noon when it will resume regular outbound operation.
Detours
The following bus routes will be detoured throughout the day:
1 - Freeport Road
2 - Mount Royal
4 - Troy Hill
6 - Spring Hill
8 - Perrysville
11 - Fineview
12 - McKnight
13 - Bellevue
14 - Ohio Valley
15 - Charles
16 - Brighton
17 - Shadeland
20 - Kennedy
21 - Coraopolis
22 - McCoy
24 - West Park
26 - Chartiers
27 - Fairywood
28X - Airport Flyer
29 - Robinson
31 - Bridgeville
G2 - West Busway
38 - Green Tree
39 - Brookline
40 - Mount Washington
41 - Bower Hill
43 - Bailey
44 - Knoxville
Y46 - Elizabeth Flyer
48 - Arlington
Y49 - Prospect Flyer
51 - Carrick
54 - North Side – Oakland – South Side
56 - Lincoln Place
57 - Hazelwood
58 - Greenfield
61A - North Braddock
61B - Braddock - Swissvale
61C - McKeesport - Homestead
61D - Murray
64 - Lawrenceville - Waterfront
67 - Monroeville
P68 - Braddock Hills Flyer
69 - Trafford
71A - Negley
71B - Highland Park
71C - Point Breeze
71D - Hamilton
74 - Homewood - Squirrel Hill
75 - Ellsworth
77 - Penn Hills
81 - Oak Hill
82 - Lincoln
83 - Bedford Hill
86 - Liberty
87 - Friendship
88 - Penn
89 - Garfield Commons
91 - Butler Street
93 - Lawrenceville - Hazelwood
P1 - East Busway All Stops
P2 - East Busway Short
Route-specific detours are available below. Please note: affected routes vary depending on the time of day.
Detours: Start of service through about 3:30 p.m.
Detours: End of marathon through around 6 p.m.
Detours: Around 5 to 7 p.m. (routes 56, 57, 58, 67, and 69 only)
Customer Service
If you have questions, Customer Service is available regular weekend hours from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 412-442-2000, on Twitter @PghTransitCare and on live chat on our website.
Due to the enormity of the detours and their continuously changing nature, signs will not be posted at bus stops.
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