Heinz Field Management Issues Advisory for Sunday’s Steelers Game

 

 

PITTSBURGH — The Steelers and Heinz Field management remind fans attending the Steelers game against the New England Patriots this Sunday about some traffic and access matters.

 

Kickoff for Sunday’s game is 4:15 p.m. Fans are encouraged to arrive early to allow enough time to pass through stadium security. All fans entering Heinz Field will be subject to full pat downs.

 

The Coca-Cola Great Hall and the South Plaza (Gates A and B) will open at 1 p.m.  Gate C (access to the seating bowl, club lounges and suites) will open at 2 p.m. – more than two hours prior to kickoff.

 

Fans are also reminded of the following stadium policies:

 

·         Coolers, bags, backpacks and large purses (larger than 8˝ by 11) will be prohibited.  Small purses, fanny packs, small camera cases and binocular cases and diaper bags will be permitted, however, all bags are subject to inspection.  All bags that do not pass security must be returned to vehicles.  In addition, Thermoses will not be permitted in the stadium.

 

·         Media must present identification and check-in prior to being admitted to the stadium.

 

 

Parking

 

Fans without pre-sold parking (and cash parkers arriving after midmorning,) should utilize parking areas Downtown, in Station Square or one of the Port Authority’s Park and Ride Lots.

 

For $5.00, convenient Downtown parking is available at eight (8) Pittsburgh Parking Authority Garages, the Mon Wharf and the Convention Center. Private garages with $5.00 parking include the Blattner-Brunner Building, the PPG Building, Fifth Avenue Place and US Steel Building.

 

From Downtown parking lots, fans can access Heinz Field via sidewalks on the Roberto Clemente Bridge and the Ft. Duquesne Bridge.

 

Reserve, pre-sold parking lots around the stadium open at 11 a.m. Tailgating is permitted in the pre-sold lots surrounding the stadium.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Public Transportation

 

New this year, the Port Authority will operate a shuttle bus between the First Side garage and Heinz Field for $1.25 one way. The Port Authority will route most buses destined for Heinz Field and after the game via the Clemente Bridge, providing convenient shuttle service. Shuttle stops include the Clemente Bridge, at the Byham Theater, Liberty Avenue at Heinz Hall and opposite the Wood Street “T” Station.  

 

Fans can board the “T” at the First Avenue Station and ride free to and from the Gateway Center Station. The Gateway Clipper Fleet Steelers shuttles will operate from Station Square, where approximately 3,000 parking spaces are available.

 

 

Postgame Traffic

 

The Parkway West heading towards the airport will be open after the game. All construction will be suspended to accommodate game day traffic.

 

Police will operate three lanes of the West End Bridge southbound for vehicles exiting the game.  Fans exiting east to I-376 should use the left lane (third lane from the right).  Fans exiting to Route 50 via Route 60 should also use the left lane.  Fans exiting South to I-279 and routes 51 and 19 should use the right lanes.

 

Also, after the game, Allegheny Avenue will be northbound only, from Reedsdale Street to Ridge Avenue, with the right lane leading to the Ft. Duquesne Bridge only. Further, the right, curb lane of General Robinson Street eastbound, from Mazeroski Way to Federal Street, will be for buses only.

 

Fans exiting from Station Square southbound can now use the new Wabash (HOV) Tunnel.  No limitations on the number of occupants after Heinz Field events. At the south end of the Tunnels, at the junction with Rte. 51, turn left to Rte. 51 South and Rte. 19 South via West Liberty Avenue (Truck Rte. 19); turn right to South I-279, Greentree Road, Rte. 50 and Rte. 60.