Beneath the Allegheny River

Pittsburgh Revolution / Steve Mellon

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Walking through this newly built section of tunnel, there's no indication you're 25 feet below the bed of the Allegheny River. It's dry, except for a bit of moisture at the tunnel's base, and there are no sounds of trickling water, only the hum of a giant boring machine. The tunnel is part of the Port Authority project to build a subway connecting Downtown with the North Shore. The subway is scheduled to begin operation in 2011.

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About Pittsburgh Revolution
Post-Gazette staff photographer Steve Mellon set out to capture Pittsburgh from all angles. Using a tripod and his digital camera, he took numerous photos and then stitched them together using software.

Comments & suggestions
We hope that you enjoy this project. Is there a place unique to the region that you'd like us to consider for Pittsburgh Revolution? Send a note to Steve Mellon. Comments are welcome too.