# Pittsburgh Begins Smithfield Street Reconstruction

Construction is underway on the first phase of Pittsburgh’s Smithfield Street Reconstruction Project, covering Forbes Avenue to Sixth Avenue and expected to take 18–24 months. The work includes wider sidewalks, upgraded crossings, lighting, landscaping, and safety improvements. Separately, a $250,000 grant to the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh is funding preliminary engineering and architectural work for a study of redevelopment options for vacant storefronts beneath Mellon Square. The report does not identify a construction contractor, contract value, solicitation, or procurement contact, so it does not establish an open bidding opportunity.

- Public works contractors and suppliers can use the stated project scope and duration to assess potential relevance, but the signal provides no procurement route or awardee information.
- The separate grant supports preliminary study work, not the Smithfield Street construction phase; firms should distinguish the two activities when evaluating the market.
- The construction phase covers a defined downtown corridor and includes pedestrian, lighting, landscaping, and safety improvements.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 30, 2026

### Government Entities
- City of Pittsburgh
- Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh (URA)

### Sources
- [Smithfield Street upgrades start with first construction phase](https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2026/09/30/smithfield-street-upgrades-start-with-first-construction-phase/92013426007) - USA Today