NFL Draft descends on Pittsburgh. Which roads are closed now?
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The 2026 NFL Draft kicks off in just over a week in Pittsburgh, and road closures are already happening as the Steel City prepares for a wave of football players and fans to descend on the city.
The draft is set to take place from April 23–25 at Acrisure Stadium, home of the Steelers, while the fan experience will be stationed around Point State Park. Since March, city officials have been blocking traffic in some areas near the stadium to prepare for the draft, and more roads will shut down in the coming weeks.
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These are all the road closures to anticipate.
What part of Pittsburgh will have road closures for the 2026 NFL Draft?
Certain streets in both Downtown Pittsburgh and the North Shore will temporarily close to vehicle traffic. The goal, according to Visit Pittsburgh, is to provide a safe and walkable "Draft Campus" while balancing the needs of the community and the buzz of the event.
Which Pittsburgh roads have already shut down for the NFL Draft?
Three roads closed on March 28 and were scheduled to remain blocked through April 21. The roads, all near Acrisure Stadium, include:
- Art Rooney Avenue
- West General Robinson Street to Tony Dorsett Drive
- Scotland Avenue
A second round of roads shut down on April 13 and were set to stay closed to vehicle traffic through April 21. They include:
- Casino Drive starting at Sproat Way
- North Shore Drive to Chuck Noll Way
- Reedsdale Street to Tony Dorsett Drive
- Chuck Noll Way
- Tony Dorsett Drive
What Pittsburgh streets will be blocked in late April?
A set of 18 roads will close on April 22 and remain shutdown through April 25, while a smaller group will be blocked from April 26 through May 1.
The April 22 through April 25 closures include:
- Sproat Way
- North Shore Drive from Chuck Noll Way to Mazeroski Way
- Mazeroski Way
- West General Robinson Street
- Lacock Street
- I-279 southbound Exit 1B ramp
- Route 65 southbound ramp to Fort Duquesne Bridge
- Route 65 northbound ramp from Fort Duquesne Bridge
- T1 ramp from Reedsdale Street
- 6th Street Bridge, or the Roberto Clemente Bridge
- 7th Street Bridge, or the Andy Warhol Bridge
- Sixth Street
- Fort Pitt Bridge on-ramp from 10th Street Bypass
- Commonwealth Place
- Liberty Avenue Extension
- Penn Avenue from Stanwix Street to 9th Street
- Liberty Avenue/PPG Paints Arena Exit off Fort Pitt Bridge
Roads closed from April 26 through May 1 include:
- 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
What roads will be closed in early May?
A few roads near Acrisure Stadium will close in the early parts of May.
May 2 through May 6, the following roads will shut down:
- Reedsdale Street
- Chuck Noll Way
- Tony Dorsett Drive
May 7 through May 10, three more streets will be blocked to vehicle traffic. These include:
- Art Rooney Drive
- West General Robinson Street to Tony Dorsett Drive
- Scotland Avenue
Will there be parking near the 2026 NFL Draft?
Parking will be available in Downtown Pittsburgh and in Station Square garages. Visitors can also use public transit, like the Gateway Clipper or the "T" light rail system.
Parking can be reserved ahead of time through platforms like ParkWhiz, and the ParkPGH app and website can provide users with real-time updates on parking availability.
Will Pittsburgh schools close during the NFL Draft?
Pittsburgh Public Schools will swap to remote learning from April 22 through April 24, according to a report by ESPN.
The goal, PPS Superintendent Wayne N. Walters said in a statement, is to maintain "continuity of learning while recognizing the extraordinary circumstances the city will experience during the NFL Draft."
Where will the NFL Draft take place?
Events scheduled during the NFL Draft will be split across the Allegheny River, with the Draft Theater and Main Stage set to be located on the North Shore in the area outside Acrisure Stadium, according to VisitPITTSBURGH. The NFL Draft Experience, a free fan festival, will take place at Point State Park in Downtown Pittsburgh.
Do I need tickets to attend the NFL Draft?
It's free to attend the draft, but attendees must register for free access to the draft campus ahead of time through the NFL OnePass app or on the NFL's website.
Where can I watch the NFL Draft?
Multiple channels will broadcast the draft, including NFL Network, ABC, ESPN and ESPN Deportes. The draft will be available for streaming on NFL+.
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