Press Releases | Road Work & Road Closure Info

Public Works is dedicated to providing creative, customer-friendly
service while maintaining the City's infrastructure by resurfacing streets, preserving park facilities and rehabilitating public structures.The department also meets the environmental needs of Pittsburgh residents by collecting residential refuse and recyclables and controlling the animal population. It also ensures public safety by responding to weather-related emergencies such as flooding, land subsidence, snow and ice storms, and other disasters.

Public Works is comprised of four Bureaus, including Administration, Street/Parks Operations, Environmental Services, and Transportation & Engineering.