Pittsburgh Department of Public Works

City of Pittsburgh prepares as large amounts of snow and ice are predicted

Michael Delehanty, Assistant News Editor • January 31, 2021

PITTSBURGH - As a large snowstorm from the West Coast is expected to hit Western Pennsylvania Sunday and Monday, the City of Pittsburgh Department of Public Works is preparing road salt treatments and...

Pittsburgh receives funding for new blue recycling bins

Jess Zaccarelli, Contributor • February 14, 2019

The Pittsburgh Department of Public Works is expected to receive $350,000 for a new recycling project.

One of Pittsburgh’s famous sister bridges to close for rehabilitation

Gage Goulding, News Editor • January 30, 2019

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh is known for its three rivers and the bridges that connect the city. In February, one of the famous sister bridges will close for a long-term rehabilitation project. The City...

City officials, public works prepare for Winter Storm Harper

John Blinn, Assistant News Editor • January 18, 2019

PITTSBURGH — City officials and public works crews around Pittsburgh are preparing to face a strong Winter Storm Harper over the weekend. The city has an arsenal of plows with salt spreaders, tractors...