NFL Draft in Pittsburgh: Latest updates on transit, traffic, events and more

Pittsburgh Regional Transit said it will operate expanded service from April 23-25, including increased light rail service to Downtown and the North Shore.

Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent on the gridiron that makes their way through college and to the NFL.

From star players to journeymen special teamers to Super Bowl champions and Hall of Fame inductees, players who called the Pittsburgh area their home have written their names into the NFL's history books. 

Names of NFL stars like Joe Montana, Dan Marino, Aaron Donald, and Darrelle Revis are just a handful of players who called western Pennsylvania home and went on to be great at the professional level. 

Read their stories and the full list.

Allied Universal Event Services put the call out on Thursday morning for a weekend hiring event, looking for security professionals to work the 2026 NFL draft. 

Those interested can expect positions that include access control, monitoring gates, bag checks, and overnight security. 

The hires will make up to $19/hour, it's a part-time job with all shifts available, and no experience is necessary. 

The hiring event will take place on Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. at 130 Wabash Street in Pittsburgh. 

You can apply online at this link. 

"The Football Town" is currently airing at the Kamin Science Center on Pittsburgh's North Shore.

The NFL Films-produced documentary that is narrated by Pat McAfee highlights western Pennsylvania's deep-rooted football legacy.

Tickets are available online, including for evening screenings on select dates.

A new cell phone tower has been constructed to boost signals in Pittsburgh ahead of the upcoming NFL draft.

The new tower, installed by Verizon, was built in Point State Park ahead of the event that's expected to bring as many as 700,000 people to the city.

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The Turnpike said it will have NFL draft experiences for customers at five of its service plazas to support the milestone event that's coming to Pittsburgh.

The service plazas at Oakmont, New Stanton, North Midway, North Somerset, and Sideling Hill will feature a selfie station, children's activity areas and a 3D art activity to spread excitement about the draft. 

Visit Pittsburgh created a map showing all the road closures and traffic changes for the NFL draft in April. 

Officials said the closures were "carefully planned" and will be extensive on April 23-25. 

As the countdown is on for the NFL draft to come to Pittsburgh, the Better Business Bureau has issued a warning over potential scams surrounding the spectacle event on the city's North Shore and in Point State Park.

The BBB said the scams surrounding the event can focus on things like rental properties, giveaways for fake tickets, and counterfeit merchandise.

As the NFL draft is rapidly approaching, the countdown is on for major redevelopment projects to be completed in Market Square and at the Arts Landing.

Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership President and CEO Jeremy Waldrup said that missing the deadline for the projects is not an option. 

"It may look like there is still a lot of work to be done, but we can 100% guarantee that they will be ready and open for the NFL draft and then for a whole season chock-full of activities," Waldrup said.

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When the NFL draft comes to Pittsburgh, students from Pittsburgh Public Schools will be learning remotely.

The district said it will transition to asynchronous teaching and learning on April 22, 23, and 24 to help cut down on transportation challenges, minimize school operation disruptions, and ensure that students are able to learn safely and effectively.   

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The PicksBURGH Draft Day 5K will take place on Saturday, April 25 as the race steps off near PNC Park and finishes near Point State Park.

P3R said the 5K will give people a chance to run or walk the course while "soaking in the excitement surrounding one of Pittsburgh's biggest sporting events ever."

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Dozens of trees are being removed from Pittsburgh's North Shore.

Nearly 50 trees along Art Rooney Avenue and West General Robinson Street near Acrisure Stadium were marked for removal to accommodate infrastructure and public safety requirements.

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The NFL draft will take over the North Shore and Point State Park, with a map showing where many of the key attractions will be, including the draft stage. 

With less than one month until the NFL draft comes to Pittsburgh, many are wondering how their parking situation will be affected in the city.

Several Pittsburgh parking operators said your best bet is to get a monthly lease now to avoid expensive rates when the NFL draft arrives.

Parking operators are also encouraging people to work from home if that's an option.

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Pittsburgh's NFL draft events will be held on the city's North Shore and in Point State Park with a unique setup split by the Allegheny River.

The draft's theater and main stage will be set up outside Acrisure Stadium and is expected to take up more area than a football field.

Elements of the NFL Draft Experience, the league's interactive fan festival, will be held at Point State Park, transforming the famous Downtown green space.  

Organizers said the area will feature interactive exhibits, youth programming, and food and beverage offerings for fans of all ages.

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