North Shore Connector tunnel

The North Shore Connector tunnel is a twin-bore[1] tunnel under the Allegheny River in Pittsburgh that was built as part of the North Shore Connector expansion project for the Pittsburgh Light Rail system. It connects Downtown Pittsburgh with the North Shore neighborhood.

North Shore Connector tunnel
Overview
Line
LocationPittsburgh
Coordinates40.4446°N 80.006°W / 40.4446; -80.006
SystemPittsburgh Light Rail
CrossesAllegheny River
Operation
Work begunJanuary 2008 (2008-01)[1]
OpenedMarch 25, 2012 (2012-03-25)[1]
OperatorPort Authority of Allegheny County
Technical
Length2,240 feet (680 m)[2]
Line length1.2 miles (1.9 km)[1]
No. of tracks2
Track gauge5 ft 2 12 in (1,588 mm)

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