Security Efforts Increase; Construction Grows as Pittsburgh Prepares for NFL Draft

World's Largest Rubber Duck in Pittsburgh April 17-22 | 100.1 FM and AM 1020 KDKA

The world's largest rubber duck returns to Pittsburgh, funded by Wolfe LLC! See the giant duck in Green Tree April 17-22, ahead of the NFL Draft. | 100.1 FM and AM 1020 KDKA

Pittsburgh sites hopes to show NFL draft visitors there's more to the city than football

Businesses and institutions across Pittsburgh are hoping NFL draft visitors will venture farther from the main event and spread the wealth across the city.

Pittsburgh plans entertainment, block party for pedestrians walking through the NFL Draft

Jeremy Waldrup, head of the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership, has some advice for the several hundred thousand people who visit the city next week for the...

Security efforts increase; construction grows as Pittsburgh prepares for NFL draft

With 11 days remaining until the NFL draft, construction is underway on both sides of the river in Pittsburgh, with local officials preparing for the expected surge of 700,000 visitors.

More Roads Are Now Closed Ahead of NFL Draft

PHOTO BY KRISTY GRAVER As the 2026 NFL Draft draws near, drivers may be seeing more and more road closures. The Pittsburgh Local organizing committee, in partnership with PennDOT, Allegheny County, the City of Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh Regional Transit, announced its second phase of road closures ahead of the monumental event.  From April 13-April 21, drivers will not be able to access the following roads:  Casino Drive (from Sproat Way)  North…

Construction Underway On NFL Draft Setup At Point State Park

Construction is getting started on the setup for the NFL Draft at Point State Park.  Crews were at work yesterday moving materials into place as fences surround areas of the property.  A Steelers fan experience is one of the things going in at the park.  Up to 700-thousand people could be visiting Pittsburgh for the draft as it runs April 23rd through 25th.