The Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) reopened the Monongahela Incline on March 6, 2023. Since PRT closed the incline for an $8.2 million renovation project on Aug. 1, contractors have modernized the mechanical controls and electrical system, upgraded the interiors of the upper and lower stations, installed exterior track lighting and completed other updates to the historic funicular.
“The Mon Incline has served generations of Pittsburghers for more than 150 years and holds a special place in the hearts of locals and visitors alike,” said PRT CEO Katharine Kelleman. “These renovations will help preserve the incline’s historic charm and ensure it’s able to safely and successfully operate for another 150 years.”
A beloved Pittsburgh fixture since it was built in 1870, the Monongahela Incline provides quick and convenient access to Mt. Washington and serves as a destination for thousands of tourists each year.
Supply chain and material delivery issues delayed its reopening since November.
“We are tremendously grateful to the residents and businesses of Mt. Washington for their patience during this work,” Kelleman said. “We know how important the incline is to our hilltop neighbors.”
The Monongahela Incline operates Monday through Saturday from 5:30 a.m. to midnight and on Sundays and holidays from 8:45 a.m. to midnight.
