PITTSBURGH, PA — The Pittsburgh Local Organizing Committee, in partnership with PennDOT, Allegheny County, the City of Pittsburgh, and Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT), today announced Phase 2 road closures and traffic modifications in advance of the 2026 NFL Draft presented by Bud Light, taking place April 23–25, 2026.

As preparations accelerate for the city’s largest sporting event ever hosted—expected to draw hundreds of thousands of visitors—these closures represent the next step in transforming Downtown and the North Shore into a safe, walkable, and fan-friendly Draft campus.

“Hosting the NFL Draft is a once-in-a-generation opportunity for Pittsburgh, and we’re committed to ensuring both residents and visitors can experience it with ease,” said Jerad Bachar, President and CEO of VisitPITTSBURGH. “By pairing thoughtful planning with free, accessible transit options, we’re making it simple for everyone to be part of this moment while keeping our city moving.”

Phase 2 closures will be in effect from April 13 through April 21 and include the following roads—in addition to all previously announced Phase 1 closures: