Now, the pathway, which began as an idea nearly three decades ago and had its first groundbreaking in 1991-serves as an active-transportation and recreation asset, and major tourism destination, for more than a half million people each year. Extended outward in three major paved, connected segments from Point State Park, the urban trail parallels its namesake three rivers-the Allegheny, Ohio, and Monongahela-that helped lift the city into prominence as America’s once industrial powerhouse. Three Rivers Heritage Trail features the best that the city of Pittsburgh has to offer, connecting major cultural venues, the downtown area, historical sites, and some of the city’s most well-known neighborhoods and parks along 33 miles of riverfront trails. To keep up to date on these closures, see Friends of the Riverfront.
Finally, there is a trail detour in effect around 2nd street (South Side). Two bridges are closed, the Roberto Clemente Bridge is closed until December 2023 and the Three Sisters Bridge Pier is indefinitely closed to due construction beginning March 2023.
Closure Notice: There are several closure notices in effect for the Three Rivers Trail.
