Panther Hollow Bridge Reopens Tomorrow

“The Panther Hollow Bridge has been part of Pittsburgh for more than 130 years, and today we’re making sure this important Schenley Park connection can continue serving Pittsburghers for years to come,” said Mayor Corey O’Connor. "Thousands of residents and visitors rely on this bridge daily, so we made it a priority to identify the issues, complete the necessary repairs, and safely reopen it to drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians. This project is a good reminder of why we must stay ahead of our infrastructure needs and continue investing in the safety and resilience of Pittsburgh’s bridges before small problems become bigger ones.” 

"The reopening of the Panther Hollow Bridge is a success story in modern asset management,” said Director of the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure Jeff Skalican. “The critical repairs needed on this bridge may not have been identified as early had we not begun looking more critically at our City-owned structure assets in the wake of the Fern Hollow Bridge collapse. Since then, our Bridge Asset Management Program has become one of our greatest tools in our goal to provide Pittsburghers with safe and resilient transportation.” 

The Panther Hollow Bridge was closed by the City in October of 2024 following concerns identified by bridge inspectors. Construction activities started in January 2026 with repairs on the 130-year-old bridge including:  

• Repairs and strengthening to truss connections at 52 locations 

• Repairs to steel stringers at seven locations  

• Maintenance on the truss bearings 

• Repointing of masonry in the approach spans 

• Improvements to bridge downspouts and expansion joints 

• Repairs to curbs and sidewalks 

• Installation of a protective coat over top of the roadway 

Repairs to the Panther Hollow Bridge: