dailyloe.com – The NFL Draft in Pittsburgh will feature free concerts headlined by Kane Brown, Wiz Khalifa, and Bret Michaels. The event is scheduled for the North Shore area near Acrisure Stadium. City officials are implementing a major transportation plan to manage the expected large crowds.
Pittsburgh Regional Transit has adjusted its schedules specifically for the draft. The light rail system’s Red and Blue lines will run every 15 minutes. This provides frequent high-capacity service between the South Hills, downtown, and the North Shore.
Four special bus routes, called the Football Flier, will also operate. These buses will run between Point State Park and the main stage near Acrisure Stadium. The transportation plan strongly encourages the use of public transit.
Officials state public transit is the most efficient choice for attendees. The plan focuses on moving a large number of people reliably. This must be done over a short period of time.
For those planning to drive, significant road closures will be in effect. Temporary closures will affect areas in and around downtown and the North Shore. These closures begin Saturday with Art Rooney Avenue and part of General Robinson Street.
A six-phase road closure plan will make North Shore access challenging. The closures are described as intentional and by design. The city’s overall strategy prioritizes public transportation for this major event.[]
Source: WTAE
