How to get to work during the NFL draft in Pittsburgh

Key Points:

• During the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh from April 22-25, several road closures and ramp restrictions will affect travel, especially around Downtown, the North Side, and key bridges like the Smithfield Street Bridge and Sixth and Seventh Street Bridges.
• Oakland and eastern parts of the city will face minimal disruptions, but those traveling from the south, west, or northern suburbs should prepare for detours and ramp closures on major routes like I-279 and Route 65.
• Public transit service will be expanded with more frequent buses and T trains, including special “Football Flyer” routes, and rides on the T, Monongahela Incline, and Football Flyer buses will be free April 23-25 thanks to Sheetz sponsorship.
• Hospitals, including Allegheny General, remain accessible despite nearby street closures, with additional medical facilities set up near the stadium and in Market Square to handle event-related needs.
• For those traveling to areas like Lawrenceville or the zoo, most routes outside the immediate draft footprint will remain open, but drivers should use navigation apps and consider public transit or biking to avoid congestion and closures.