However, the project has been delayed for various reasons, most notably due to the Covid-19 outbreak in 2020 that literally put on halt all non-essential operations across Pennsylvania, the US, and the rest of the world. Groundbreaking for the new facility was held in August 2019 and it was expected to open doors in early 2021. Construction work is back underway for Rivers Casino Pittsburgh’s $60 million Landing Hotel after a 15-month pandemic-forced hiatus, property management announced this week.