- Wabash Tunnel
The Wabash Tunnel is a former railway tunnel through Mt. Washington in the city of Pittsburgh, Pa. Constructed early in the 20th century by railroad magnate George J. Gould, it has never been of much use. His Wabash Railroad venture into Pittsburgh ended after 3 or 4 years. The Wabash Tunnel was abandoned and unused for about 60 years (c. 1944-2004), and most of that time passed by with its entrances sealed.
A little-used HOV (high-occupancy vehicle) lane has been in use since 2004. The cost to maintain it is excessive [http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06115/684810-53.stm Wabash Tunnel has become expensive venture] ] , and there is talk of abandoning it [http://www.alleghenyinstitute.org/blog/2006/10/wabash-tunnel-fiasco.php The Wasbash Tunnel Fiasco] ] . The
Fort Pitt Tunnel to the west and the Liberty Tunnels to the east carry nearly all of the vehicular traffic.ee also
Wabash Bridge - A demolished Bridge that caried the rail line over the
Monongahela River External links
[http://www.portauthority.org/PAAC/Portals/Capital/Wabash/overview.asp PortAuthority - Overview of the Wabash Tunnel]
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