Phase two of NFL Draft road closures were announced Thursday.
These closures represent the next step in transforming Downtown and the North Shore into a safe, walkable, and fan-friendly Draft campus.
Jerad Bachar, President and CEO of VisitPITTSBURGH says “By pairing thoughtful planning with free, accessible transit options, we’re making it simple for everyone to be part of this moment while keeping our city moving."
Phase 2 closures will be in effect from April 13 through April 21 and include the following roads, in addition to all previously announced Phase 1 closures:
Phase 2 closures:
Casino Drive (from Sproat Way)
North Shore Drive (to Chuck Noll Way)
Reedsdale Street (to Tony Dorsett Drive)
Chuck Noll Way
Tony Dorsett Drive
I-279 Southbound Exit 1B ramp to Reedsdale Street
Reedsdale Underpass
Phase 1 closures include:
Art Rooney Avenue
West General Robinson Street (to Tony Dorsett Drive)
Scotland Avenue
Phase 3 Closures | April 22-April 25
- Sproat Way
- North Shore Drive (from Chuck Noll Way to Mazeroski Way)
- Mazeroski Way
- West General Robinson Street
- Lacock Street
- Federal Street
- I-279 Southbound Exit 1B ramp
- Rt 65 southbound ramp to Ft. Duquesne Bridge
- Rt 65 Northbound ramp from Ft. Duquesne Bridge
- T1 ramp from Reedsdale Street
- 6th Street Bridge (Roberto Clemente)
- 7th Street Bridge (Andy Warhol)
- Sixth Street
- Ft Pitt Bridge on ramp from 10th Street Bypass
- Commonwealth Place
- Liberty Ave Extension
- Penn Avenue (from Stanwix Street to 9th Street)
- Liberty Ave/PPG Paints Arena Exit off Ft. Pitt Bridge
Phase 4 Closures | April 26-May 1
- Casino Drive (from Sproat Way)
- North Shore Drive (to Chuck Noll Way)
- Reedsdale Street (to Tony Dorsett Dr)
- Chuck Noll Way
- Tony Dorsett Dive
- I-279 Southbound Exit 1B
Phase 5 Closures | May 2-May 6
- Reedsdale Street
- Chuck Noll Way
- Tony Dorsett Drive
Phase 6 Closures | May 7-May 10
- Art Rooney Drive
- West General Robinson Street (to Tony Dorsett Dr)
- Scotland Ave
Additional info on free public transit to the draft:
To make it easier than ever for residents and visitors to experience the Draft, the Pittsburgh Local Organizing Committee and The Pittsburgh Foundation will sponsor free rides on PRT’s “Football Flyer” routes throughout Draft weekend.
Football Flyer Service Details:
- Operating Thursday, April 23 and Friday, April 24 every 15 minutes and Saturday, April 25 every 30 minutes
- Running daily from 10 a.m. to 1 a.m.
- Direct service to drop-off and pick-up locations near Point State Park (Downtown) and PNC Park (North Shore)
Routes Include:
- 99N (North Hills) – Begins at McCandless Park and Ride (9700 McKnight Road), with a stop at Ross Park and Ride (5204 Perry Highway), utilizing HOV lanes on I-279
- 99E (East) – Begins at Monroeville Mall and serves all stations along the East Busway
- 99S (South) – Begins at South Hills Village Park and Ride (219 Peters Creek Road) and serves all stations along the South Busway
- 99W (West) – Begins at University Boulevard Park and Ride (9000 University Boulevard), serving all West Busway stops, plus the lower stations of both the Duquesne and Monongahela Inclines
