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More roads to close in Pittsburgh ahead of the NFL draft. Here’s what drivers need to know.
The NFL draft is just two weeks away from coming to Pittsburgh, and with each passing day, more road closures in the city go into place.
Time is ticking, and work is progressing to make sure the footprint of the draft is good to go, because the city is expected to host hundreds of thousands of people.
However, looking ahead to next week, it may be difficult to get around town because the next round of road closures will go into place.
What roads are closed?
As of Friday morning, Art Rooney Avenue, West General Robinson Street, and Scotland Avenue are closed.
Beginning on Monday, more will be added to the list as part of phase two of the closure plan.
The following roads will close:
- Casino Drive from Sproat Way
- North Shore Drive to Chuck Noll Way
- Reedsdale Street to Tony Dorsett Drive
- Chuck Noll Way and Tony Dorsett Drive
Those closures will be in place until April 21.
If you are planning to drive in that area, there will be clearly marked detour signs to help navigate around the closure and get to your destination.
Will local businesses be closed on the North Shore?
There will be limitations and closures around some local businesses on the North Shore due to the road closures.
“We worked really hard to make sure all of the businesses from the casino to businesses on North Shore Drive and PNC Park are all still readily available,” said Jared Bachar, President & CEO of Visit Pittsburgh.
First, the Kamin Science Center will be on partial operation beginning on Monday when the roads close. Acrisure Stadium itself will have limited availability, and Stage AE will be off-limits completely.
Residents, businesses prepare for NFL draft impact
While there is frustration over closures that will redirect so much traffic, they are necessary. It’s also causing North Side residents to have to adapt.
“I’m going to do my best not to go out of the house,” said Jackie Fields. “I’ve been going the opposite direction and figuring out which way I have to go now.”
For the crews working near the stadium, this is the next step in making sure the entire area is ready for the big event.
“This next phase of road closures helps us get prepared for all of those activities; there’s a lot of build-out of infrastructure, new structures being built, new draft amenities in and around that site,” Bachar said.
Looking beyond phase two, there are six total phases of road closures that’ll happen from now until the draft.
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates made a recent move to their rotation, which has resulted in a surprising move from one player.
The Pirates announced that they placed right-handed pitcher Carmen Mlodzinski on the restricted list and recalled right-handed pitcher Cam Sanders from Triple-A Indianapolis ahead of their series finale vs. the Minnesota Twins at PNC Park on May 31.
A player going on the restricted list means that they either left the team without a valid reason, or could be announcing retirement, but may consider returning in the near future to play later on.
It is a shocking decision, as there was no indication something like this was happening and makes a big change to the Pirates pitching staff moving forward.
Why Pirates May Have Placed Mlodzinski on Restricted List
This case with Mlodzinski is likely the former, although not confirmed, as he was in the clubhouse ahead of the game, so something may have happened closer to first pitch.
Pirates manager Don Kelly announced postgame in the 10-9 win on May 30 that Mlodzinski would follow right-handed starting pitcher Braxton Ashcraft in the series finale.
Mlodzinski was a part of the Pirates starting rotation for the first two months of the season, but Jared Jones recently came off the injured list and took his role in the rotation, with the Pirates sending Mlodzinski back to the bullpen.
He said following the decision that he would talk with his agency and those close to him, so he may have decided to depart the team after this.
“Obviously just excited to have Jared back with us,” Mlodzinski said. “I can honestly say I’m just still communicating with the organization and the people in my corner, whether that’s my family or my agency, about what is next. I really don’t have any comments after that.”
How This Changes Pirates Pitching Staff
Mlodzinski has been an effective relief pitcher with the Pirates, with a 2.63 ERA over 140.1 innings pitched and 94 appearances.
The Pirates had plans for Mlodzinski as a bulk reliever, but someone that can also fill any role, including in high-leverage situations and as a middle reliever, something the team has seriously needed.
His departure hurts a Pirates bullpen that has really looked for consistent arms that can get outs, preserve leads and give the team a chance to make a comeback late.
Sanders has struggled in his time in MLB with the Pirates, with a 9.26 ERA over 11 appearances, a .300 batting average allowed and a 2.20 WHIP.
The Pirates can make a few decisions on Mlodzinski, who could technically still comeback, but it looks like they will trade him at this point.
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Amidst over 70 Pride festivals in Pennsylvania, I stand alone as none of my friends want to go. Not the big Pittsburgh Pride, not the small community park festivals.
This feels upside down. I’m a lesbian blogger and have no Pride friends?
I respect personal decisions, but this is a year to show up. Show up even just for an hour. Buy something, throw some coin in a basket. Our community might crumble. Showing up for Pride is not the same ask as door knocking or phone banking. Connect with people without saying a word. Remind yourself who we are. Send a message. Insert more little sayings. You get my point.
I decided to skip tabling this year. My energy is low. If I go to Pride, I want to just be one of the folx.
I wouldn’t actually mind going solo, but I have no vehicle. Gertie is still not running. Should I Uber? How long might I have to wait for a drive home?
Tomorrow, May 31 is Ross Township. I might Uber there.
Saturday, June 6 is New Castle Pride in Lawrence County.
Sunday June 7 is Pittsburgh and Connellsville. I can walk to Pittsburgh.
Saturday June 13 is tough – Indiana, Oil City, Mt. Lebo, Scottdale
Sunday, June 14 is Vandergrift and Freeport
Saturday June 20 is Millvale
Sunday June 28 is Forest Hills, Dormont, and Hazelwood
Monday June 29 is Aspinwall/Fox Chapel
Showing up in Lawrence, Fayette, Indiana, Venango, Westmoreland, Armstrong counties feels important.
What do you think?
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