Pittsburgh’s Draft Mobility: Navigation Tips Amid Road Closures and Free Transit

Expect heavy traffic and detours during the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, with major road closures Downtown and on the North Side and several bridges affected; driving may be feasible mainly in Oakland, but cross-town routes will be disrupted. Public transit gets a boost: expanded Pittsburgh Regional Transit service, special Football Flyer routes, and free rides on the T and Incline from April 23–25—use transit apps for real-time routing. Hospitals remain accessible, though some closures apply, and post-draft activity will bring additional closures for the Pittsburgh Marathon in May.