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    PennDOT Announces State Road Closures, Traffic Detours in Pittsburgh in Advance of the America250PA Commonwealth Concert Series

    June 24, 2026

    Pittsburgh, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is announcing several state-owned roads will close for the America250PA Commonwealth Concert in the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County on Friday and Saturday, June 26 and 27.

    The following restrictions will be implemented in advance of the Saturday concert at Point State Park according to the following schedule: 

    • The Liberty Avenue ramp to westbound I-376 (Fort Pitt Bridge) will close to traffic at approximately 6:30 PM Friday.
    • Eastbound I-376 ramp to Liberty Avenue (Exit 70A) will close to traffic at approximately 6:30 PM Friday.
    • There will be a lane restriction in the northbound direction of the I-279 (Parkway North) Portal Bridge, which spans a portion of Point State Park, beginning at approximately 7:00 AM Saturday.
    • 10th Street Bypass ramp to Commonwealth Place/Fort Duquesne Boulevard/East I-376/Monroeville will close to traffic at approximately 2:00 PM Saturday.

    The following detours will be in place:

    Liberty Avenue to westbound I-376 (Fort Pitt Bridge)

    • From Liberty Avenue, turn left onto Stanwix Street
    • Take the ramp to West 376 toward the Fort Pitt Bridge/Airport
    • End detour

    Eastbound I-376 ramp to Liberty Avenue (Exit 70A)

    • From eastbound I-376, take the ramp to the Boulevard of the Allies/Liberty Bridge/PPG Arena (Exit 70A)
    • Take the ramp to the Boulevard of the Allies
    • Turn left onto Stanwix Street
    • Follow Stanwix Street to Liberty Avenue
    • End detour

    10th Street Bypass ramp to Commonwealth Place

    • Drivers should use Fort Duquesne Boulevard to detour around the closure

    10th Street Bypass ramp to east I-376/Monroeville

    • Take Fort Duquesne Boulevard
    • Turn left onto Stanwix Street
    • Take the ramp to east I-376/Monroeville
    • End detour

    Road closures are anticipated to end at approximately 10:00 AM Sunday morning.

    As the birthplace of American democracy, Pennsylvania will be front and center next month on July 4, 2026, when America celebrates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia, the birthplace of the nation. Just as Pennsylvania played a critical role in 1776, the Commonwealth is primed to once again be in the spotlight in 2026 with major events throughout the Commonwealth. Over the last three years, Governor Shapiro has rebranded Pennsylvania as the “Great American Getaway” and increased funding for tourism and 2026 marquis event support. For more information about America250PA events, visit www.America250PA.org.

    Travelers can check conditions on major roads by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and access to more than 1,200 traffic cameras. 511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional X alerts.

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    MEDIA CONTACT: Nicole Haney, nhaney@pa.gov or 412-429-5011

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