As the North Shore prepares to host the NFL Draft later this month, the Pirates would like to inform fans of parking and traffic information for the upcoming homestand.
Fans should be aware of a number of road closures on the North Shore around Acrisure Stadium, such as Art Rooney Avenue and West General Robinson Street from Art Rooney Avenue to Chuck Knoll Way. Allegheny Avenue / North Shore Drive will be closed from Reedsdale Street to Chuck Noll Way. Reedsdale Street will be closed from Allegheny Avenue to Tony Dorsett Drive. Tony Dorsett Drive, from Reedsdale Street to West General Robinson, will be open one lane southbound for ingress all day until 30 minutes after the first pitch, and one lane northbound for egress from the seventh inning until two hours after the final pitch.
Garages that will be open around the North Shore include Red 5 Garage and Red Lot 5A, the Champions Garage, Blue 10 Garage, and NOVA Place.
The Pirates are working closely with VisitPITTSBURGH and the NFL to minimize traffic and parking impacts related to the NFL Draft.
Fans are strongly encouraged to download the WAZE app for the safest and easiest navigation to the games. WAZE is the only GPS program that has PNC Park parking lots, event day traffic patterns, and street closures incorporated, providing fans with accurate directions to their specific lot with real-time traffic alerts.
Fans also are encouraged to find parking in the immediate downtown area and other areas, such as PPG Paints Arena Lots, and utilize the PRT “T” service that is offered free from the First Avenue station to the North Side Station.
Finally, fans should plan to leave a little earlier for these games to account for the different traffic and parking patterns.
Please see below for traffic information and suggestions.
Parking and Traffic Tips
Download the free WAZE app from Apple’s App store and Google Play and select your specific lot or location before heading to the game.
Below are three WAZE Pin Drop links for garages around the North Shore:
All fans planning on attending events on the North Shore this weekend are strongly encouraged to download the “ParkPGH” app or visit m.parkpgh.org on mobile to check for downtown parking space availability throughout the weekend.
Fans can utilize the free “T” service offered by PRT from the four downtown stations, as well as the Allegheny Station outside of Acrisure Stadium, to the North Side Station just outside of PNC Park’s Edgar Snyder & Associates Home Plate Gate.
Homestand Notable Traffic Information
From the North on I-279
Monday, April 13, through Thursday, April 16.
I-279 Exit 1B North Shore from the Southbound direction will be closed to all traffic entering the North Shore for the weekday series.
Fans coming from the North are encouraged to use I-279 Exit 2B from the Southbound direction to make their way to the North Shore parking garages and PNC Park.
Friday, April 17, through Sunday, April 19.
I-279 Exit 1B will be open five hours before each weekend game’s scheduled first pitch and will remain open for 30 minutes after first pitch.
Friday, April 17, the exit ramp will be open from 1:40 p.m. to 7:10 p.m.
Saturday, April 18, the exit ramp will be open from 11:05 a.m. to 4:35 p.m.
Sunday, April 19, the exit ramp will be open from 8:35 a.m. to 2:05 p.m.
From the East on I-376
- From the Parkway East, fans should use I-376 Exit 70D Stanwix Street and make their way to Fort Duquesne Boulevard and continue to Roberto Clemente Bridge (April 13-16) or the Rachel Carson Bridge (April 17-19) to access the North Shore.
From the West on I-376
- From the Parkway West, fans should use I-376 Exit 70A Liberty Ave and make their way to Fort Duquesne Boulevard and continue to Roberto Clemente Bridge (April 13-16) or the Rachel Carson Bridge (April 17-19) to access the North Shore.
Open North Shore Parking
Red 5 Garage and Red Lot 5A
Champions Garage
Blue 10 Garage
NOVA Place
Street Closures
Art Rooney Ave and West General Robinson Street from Art Rooney Ave to Chuck Knoll Way.
Allegheny Avenue / North Shore Drive will be closed from Reedsdale Street to Chuck Noll Way.
Reedsdale Street will be closed from Allegheny Avenue to Tony Dorsett Drive.
Tony Dorsett Drive, from Reedsdale Street to West General Robinson, will be open one lane southbound for ingress all day until 30 minutes after the first pitch, and one lane northbound for egress from the seventh inning until two hours after the final pitch.