Heinz Field Management Issues
Fan Reminders for Sunday's Steelers Game
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Steelers Ask Fans to Donate to Annual Food Drive
PITTSBURGH— Steelers fans can help tackle hunger this Sunday, Oct. 17 at Heinz Field by donating to the Steelers Annual Food Drive prior to kickoff of the team's 1 p.m. game against the division-rival Cleveland Browns.
The Steelers are teaming with the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank to collect nutritious non-perishable food and grocery items at each of the Heinz Field gates from 10 a.m. through shortly after 1 p.m. All donations will be matched pound for pound by Giant Eagle.
Fans attending the game may also make cash donations at the gates or at the Food Bank truck which will be parked on Art Rooney Avenue. All fans can make donations by visiting the Food Bank website at www.pittsburghfoodbank.org.
The Steelers and Heinz Field management would also like to remind fans attending Sunday's game about some traffic, access and security matters.
Fans are encouraged to arrive early to avoid anticipated heavy traffic and last minute crowds at the gates, and to enjoy in-stadium pregame festivities. All gates will open at 11 a.m., approximately two hours prior to kickoff. All fans entering Heinz Field will be subject to full pat downs.
Fans are also reminded of the following stadium policies:
- Signage and apparel with foul language or inappropriate messages are prohibited in Heinz Field. Fans with signage or apparel bearing foul language will not be allowed into Heinz Field or will be subject to expulsion from the stadium.
- Coolers, bags, backpacks and large purses (larger than 8½ 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.
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- Media planning on exiting and re-entering the stadium at any point on game day must have their credential "scanned-out" before exiting in order for it to be valid for re-entry.
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Heinz Field management recommends that all fans lock their vehicles and keep personal belongings out of sight before entering the stadium. Fans are advised to not leave valuables in their vehicles during games.
Counterfeit Tickets
The Steelers and Heinz Field management are warning fans to watch out for counterfeit tickets when attempting to make a purchase from scalpers. Fans looking to purchase tickets are advised to only purchase tickets from the Steelers ticket office or access the team's online NFLTicketExchange service by logging on to www.nfl.com/ticketexchange or by visiting www.steelers.com and clicking the "Ticket Exchange" box on the homepage. Fans are advised not to purchase paper tickets from scalpers because of the possibility of counterfeiting.
Parking
Fans without pre-sold parking and cash parkers arriving after 10 a.m. should utilize:
- Blue 10 (North Shore) Garage and Allegheny Center Garage (access from North on I-279 via Exit 2B; from East/North on Rte 28 via Lacock Street; or from South/West or East via I-279 North, Exit 1D, then left on Madison Avenue and left on East Ohio Street.
- Parking areas in the Golden Triangle and Station Square.
Reserved, pre-sold parking lots around the stadium open at 8 a.m. to game day parkers. Tailgating is permitted in the pre-sold lots surrounding the stadium. Reedsdale Street eastbound, via the West End Bridge, will be opened for the game providing access to pre-sold Gold Lot 1, Red 5 Garage and Red 7 Lots.
For $5.00, convenient Golden Triangle parking is available at nine (9) Pittsburgh Parking Authority garages and the Convention Center. The Fifth Avenue Place garage also provides parking for $5.00.
From Golden Triangle parking garages, fans can enjoy a pleasant walk to Heinz Field via the Ft. Duquesne Bridge walk and sidewalks on the Roberto Clemente Bridge.
Fans seeking front door service can park in the First Avenue Garage and catch a shuttle bus to Art Rooney Avenue near Gate A at Heinz Field (see below).
Front door service is available by shuttle bus and shuttle boat for those who park at the Grant Street Transportation Center (at Penn Avenue and Twelfth Street) or Convention Center (see below).
Park & Ride from the Golden Triangle Garages with Convenient Bus Shuttles
Want front door service to Heinz Field? If you park in the Golden Triangle, you can ride on a Shuttle Bus (for only $2.00 per person, each way). Shuttles operate two hours before kickoff and 45 minutes after the game. All shuttles will travel across the Clemente Bridge. Stops include Liberty Avenue across from the Wood Street "T" Station, Liberty Avenue at Heinz Hall and Sixth Street at Ft. Duquesne Blvd. At Heinz Field, Shuttles stop at Art Rooney Avenue near Gate "A."
Consider two garages with convenient access and Shuttles:
- First Avenue Garage – from East via I-376 (westbound) use Exit 71B (old 1D) to Second Avenue; and from South/West via I-376 (eastbound) use Exit 71-A (old Exit 1C). Shuttles begin adjacent to garage.
- Grant Street Transportation Center Garage– from West (South) via I-376 use Exit 70B (old 6C) and from North via I-279 use Exit 1A (old 6C) (10th Street Bypass/Convention Center) to Penn Avenue and 12th Street. Shuttle stops on 11th Street at Penn Avenue (adjacent to Convention Center).
For more information, contact Port Authority Customer Service at (412) 442-2000.
Boat Shuttles from Golden Triangle and Strip District
You can enjoy a boat shuttle ride from the Allegheny Wharf to/from Heinz Field. Access the Allegheny Wharf via steps at the south end of the Clemente Bridge near Ft. Duquesne Boulevard. Boat shuttles begin three hours prior to kickoff. Return shuttles begin at the end of the 3rd quarter and continue until one hour after the game concludes. Boat shuttles are FREE this game and each Steelers game through November 21, 2012.
From the Strip District, 23rd Street area, to/from Heinz Field, shuttle boat rides are available 2½ hours and 1½ hours prior to kickoff. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. Visit www.pittsburghwaterlimo.com for additional information. Strip District boat shuttles are FREE this game and each Steelers game through November 21, 2012. Parking is available in the public garage at 24st Street ($6.00).
Station Square Boat Shuttles
Park at Station Square ($8.00) and ride the Gateway Clipper Fleet Steelers shuttle boats ($5.00 per person, each way).
Traffic Alerts
PennDOT, the Pittsburgh city police and other partners are working with the Steelers and Heinz Field management to facilitate event access and to provide tips that will help with your game day commute:
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Pre-Game Traffic
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Golden Triangle Streets now OPEN– Liberty Avenue Eastbound at Stanwix Street
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Post-Game Traffic
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Route 28 Alternate Routes to Consider:
One lane on Rte 28 North (between the 31st Street Bridge and the 40th Street Bridge) has been closed for construction. Fans who normally exit via Rte 28 North, may want to consider the following alternate routes:
- I-279 North via HOV
- I-376 East
- 16th Street Bridge to 40th Street Bridge(via Liberty Avenue and Butler Street)
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Heading East to I-376 or North to I-279 via Rte 65 Southbound Entrance from Beaver Ave.:
- Vehicles Parked North of Heinz Field – Use North Avenue westbound (toward the river) to Chateau Street northbound and "U" turn to Beaver Avenue southbound entrance to Rte 65 southbound.
Heading South and West via West End Bridge(Traffic to Rte 60 and Rte 50, use right lane)
- Vehicles Parked in Lots 2 and 4 and in lots West of Heinz Field – Sproat Way northbound is now OPENfor access from North Shore Drive to West End Bridge.
- Vehicles Parked North of Heinz Field – Use Western Avenue westbound and Ridge Avenue westbound for access to West End Bridge.
Golden Triangle Streets CLOSED, follow detour
• Stanwix Street, from Penn Avenue to Liberty Avenue.
• Liberty Avenue westbound at Stanwix Street (No through traffic on Liberty Avenue toward Ft. Pitt Tunnels).
• Ft. Duquesne Blvd., eastbound (postgame only), Stanwix Street to Sixth Street.
Commercial Trucks
Commercial trucks and oversized vehicles are prohibited from traveling on North Shore local roads surrounding Heinz Field from three hours prior to kickoff until 1½ hours after the conclusion of the game.
