PennDOT officials reopen Pittsburgh bridges and ramps after NFL Draft
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Updated · WTAE Pittsburgh · Apr 26
PennDOT officials reopen Pittsburgh bridges and ramps after NFL Draft
8 articles · Updated · WTAE Pittsburgh · Apr 26
Several major routes, including Liberty Avenue to Fort Pitt Bridge and Smithfield Street Bridge, reopened hours after over 800,000 people attended the three-day NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.
The closures were implemented to manage the influx of visitors and ensure public safety during the record-setting event.
While most routes have reopened, some closures remain as deconstruction of the NFL Draft stage continues in downtown Pittsburgh.
Why has the NFL Draft become a cultural phenomenon that attracts such massive crowds?
How will Washington D.C. handle a million fans after Pittsburgh’s record-breaking NFL Draft?
What is the lasting legacy for Pittsburgh now that the NFL Draft crowds have gone?
What transportation lessons can other midsize cities learn from Pittsburgh's mega-event?
Did the draft's economic boom outweigh the costs and disruptions for Pittsburgh residents?