The final phase of road closures ahead of the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh have been announced.
Much of the North Shore and parts of Downtown Pittsburgh roads will be closed and in effect from April 22 through April 25 and includes the following roads:
- Sproat Way
- Allegheny Ave from Ridge Ave
- North Shore Drive (from Chuck Noll Way to Mazeroski Way)
- Mazeroski Way
- West General Robinson Street
- Lacock Street from Federal Street
- Federal Street from Lacock Street
- Merchant Street
- I-279 Southbound Exit 1B ramp
- I-279 Northbound Exit 1B ramp
- Rt 65 Southbound ramp to Ft. Duquesne Bridge
- Rt 65 Northbound ramp from Ft. Duquesne Bridge,
- T1 ramp from Reedsdale Street and Ridge Ave
- 6th Street Bridge (Roberto Clemente),
- 7th Street Bridge (Andy Warhol)
- Isabella Street
- Sixth Street
- Ft Pitt Bridge on ramp from 10th Street Bypass and Ft. Duquesne Blvd
- Commonwealth Place
- Liberty Ave Extension
- Penn Avenue (from Stanwix Street to 9th Street)
- Liberty Ave/PPG Paints Arena Exit off Ft. Pitt Bridge
- 279 HOV
- Smithfield St. Bridge
Pittsburgh Regional Transit is operating extending service April 23-25 and officials are encouraging as many people as possible to take public transit, ride-share or taxi services.
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
After the draft, road closures will continue in certain areas:
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
More information available HERE.
