World / USA / Pennsylvania / Pittsburgh, 3 km from center Coordinates: 40°26'4"N   80°0'33"W

Wabash Tunnel - North Portal (Pittsburgh)


Wabash HOV

An old railroad tunnel closed for decades reopened in December 2004. Port Authority’s Wabash HOV facility links Route 51, via Woodruff Street and the century-old Wabash Tunnel, with West Carson Street. It operates as HOV-2 (minimum of two occupants) during peak periods and is available to general traffic during non-peak, evening and weekend periods. At this time, Port Authority buses do not use the Wabash HOV Facility.

Quick Facts:
* Opened December 2004
* Port Authority owned
* Operated by Bruce & Merrilees Electric
* Project Length: 5,500 feet (1.1 mile)
* Wabash tunnel length: 3,650 feet
* Speed limit: 25 MPH; 15 MPH along ramp curves
* 160-space parking lot, six ADA-accessible spaces
* Access to T, Mon Incline and bus routes
* Large trucks restricted
* HOV-2 operations during peak periods (a.m. inbound/p.m. outbound)
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