City Officials Announce Even More Road Closures Ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft City officials have finalized the third and final phase of road closures ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft, marking the most extensive traffic adjustments to date. The Pittsburgh Local Organizing Committee, in collaboration with PennDOT, Allegheny County, the City of Pittsburgh, and Pittsburgh Regional Transit, announced the closures as part of a broader effort to transform Downtown and the North Shore into a pedestrian-friendly event space. These changes will take effect from April 22 to April 26, coinciding with the draft events. The updated closures include a comprehensive list of roads and highways, adding to the previously announced Phase 1 and Phase 2 restrictions. Key affected areas include Allegheny Avenue from Ridge Avenue, North Shore Drive between Chuck Noll Way and Mazeroski Way, West General Robinson Street, and Lacock Street from Federal Street. Federal Street will also be closed between Lacock Street and its intersection with other major thoroughfares. Additional closures span major highways such as I-279 Southbound and Northbound Exit 1B ramps, Rt 65 Southbound and Northbound ramps near the Fort Duquesne Bridge, and the T1 ramp connecting Reedsdale Street and Ridge Avenue. The 6th Street Bridge (Roberto Clemente), 7th Street Bridge (Andy Warhol), and Ft Pitt Bridge on the 10th Street Bypass and Ft. Duquesne Blvd will also be closed. Commonwealth Place, Liberty Ave Extension, Penn Avenue between Stanwix Street and 9th Street, and the Liberty Ave/PPG Paints Arena Exit off the Ft Pitt Bridge are among the other locations impacted. Smithfield St. Bridge is also included in the closures.#allegheny_county #pittsburgh_local_organizing_committee #pennDOT #city_of_pittsburgh #pittsburgh_regional_transit
