North Shore Connector
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The North Shore Connector project will extend the Port Authority of Allegheny County's 25-mile Light Rail Transit System, the T, 1.2-miles from the Gateway Subway Station underneath Stanwix Street and the Allegheny River - in twin bored tunnels below the river - to the North Shore. While remaining underground along the North Shore, the alignment will travel adjacent to Bill Mazeroski Way accessing a station near PNC Park. Continuing below grade adjacent to Reedsdale Street, the alignment will transition to an elevated alignment near Art Rooney Avenue to a station along Allegheny Avenue near Heinz Field before terminating near the West End Bridge.

KWAME, as part of the Tri-Gold Joint Venture Team, is responsible for the construction management of this challenging extension. Our participation includes the creation and management of all project control variables, including cost control, documentation control, and the project scheduling. KWAME is also providing technical support for the team in the areas of construction procurement, inspection, quality assurance, and project safety.

Owner:
Port Authority of Allegheny County

Cost Data:
$320 million total construction cost

Timeline:
Scheduled Completion 2008

Contact:
Ed Greene
Port Authority of Allegheny County
345 Sixth Avenue, 3rd Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-2527