Downtown

Light Up Night – Downtown Road Closures in Effect 11/21-11/23

Highmark Light Up Night 2025 will take place this Saturday, November 22, 2025, starting at 4 p.m. A detailed schedule and map of the event footprint can be found here.

Please expect the following road closures in Downtown Pittsburgh throughout the weekend, with the majority of closures in effect on 11/22.

Road Closures:

Friday, November 21 (12:00 PM) – Sunday, November 23 (4:00 AM):

Fort Duquesne Blvd westbound from Stanwix Street to 7th Street

Penn Avenue Extension from Stanwix Street to Gateway T-Station Triangle

Roberto Clemente (6th Street) Bridge

Penn Avenue from Fifth Avenue to Stanwix Street

Saturday, November 22 (1:00 AM) – Sunday, November 23 (4:00 AM):

Stanwix Street from Liberty Avenue to Fort Duquesne Blvd

Fort Duquesne Blvd eastbound from Stanwix Street to 6th Street (allowing garage traffic & dock access)

Fort Pitt Bridge Ramp to Fort Duquesne Blvd

Fort Duquesne Bridge Ramp to Fort Duquesne Blvd

Cecil Place between Fort Duquesne Blvd & Penn Avenue

Penn Avenue from Fifth Avenue to 6th Street (allowing access to 6th & Penn garage)

Fifth Avenue from Liberty Avenue to Penn Avenue (allowing access to Fifth Ave Place garage)

Saturday, November 22 (9:00 AM – 11:59 PM):

Penn Avenue from EQT Garage entrance to 7th Street

Saturday, November 22 (4:00 PM – 9:30 PM):

Market Square

Forbes Avenue between Stanwix Street & Market Square

Graeme Street between Fifth Avenue & Market Square

Market Street between Fifth Avenue & Market Square

Commonwealth Place past Wyndham Hotel valet to Stanwix Street (garage traffic only, exit only after 4 PM)

Fort Duquesne & 6th Street garage – exit only

Saturday, November 22 (4:00 PM – 11:59 PM):

Fourth Avenue from Stanwix Street to Wood Street (allowing exit from Third Avenue Garage)

Saturday, November 22 (6:30 PM – 9:30 PM):

*Fort Duquesne Blvd eastbound from 6th Street to 7th Street
(*May begin as early as 3 PM at discretion of onsite Commander)

Saturday, November 22 (8:00 PM – 9:30 PM):

6th Street from Liberty Avenue to Fort Duquesne Blvd

Barkers Place from Penn Avenue to Fort Duquesne Blvd

Scott Place from Penn Avenue to Fort Duquesne Blvd

McCrea Way from 6th Street to Barkers Place

Transit Detours:

Saturday Closures Of Stanwix Street Between:

Fort Duquesne Boulevard & Liberty Avenue;

Fort Duquesne Boulevard Between The Seventh Street Bridge & Stanwix Street;

Penn Avenue Between Sixth Street & The Penn-Liberty Re-Merge (By Gateway Station); and

Fifth Avenue Between Penn & Liberty

Temporary Deviation on Routes:

8 – Perrysville 13 – Bellevue 16 – Brighton 17 – Shadeland 20 – Kennedy

21 – Coraopolis 22 – McCoy 24 – West Park 26 – Chartiers 27 – Fairywood

29 – Robinson 31 – Bridgeville 36 – Banksville 38 – Green Tree

Effective Saturday, November 22, 2025 From The Start Of Service On Each Route (Transit Detours Will Change With The Continued Closure On Saturday Afternoon, November 22, 2025 At 4:00 PM)

Closures affecting transit will include eastbound Fort Duquesne Boulevard between Stanwix and Sixth Streets and Stanwix Street between Fort Duquesne Boulevard and Liberty Avenue.

Those closures once initiated will remain in place until the end of the night’s activities.

Effective Saturday Afternoon & Evening, November 22, 2025, Effective At 4:00 PM Until The End Of Service On Each Route:

1 – Freeport Road 2 – Mount Royal 4 – Troy Hill 6 – Spring Hill 8 – Perrysville

11 – Fineview 12 – McKnight 13 – Bellevue 15 – Charles 16 – Brighton

17 – Shadeland 20 – Kennedy 21 – Coraopolis 22 – McCoy 24 – West Park

26 – Chartiers 27 – Fairywood 29 – Robinson 31 – Bridgeville 36 – Banksville

38 – Green Tree 39 – Brookline 40 – Mount Washington 41 – Bower Hill

43 – Bailey 44 – Knoxville 48 – Arlington 51 – Carrick 56 – Lincoln Place

57 – Hazelwood 58 – Greenfield 67 – Monroeville 77 – Penn Hills 81 – Oak Hill

82 – Lincoln 83 – Bedford Hill 86 – Liberty 87 – Friendship 88 – Penn

91 – Butler Street G2 – West Busway P1 – East Busway-All Stops 28X – Airport Flyer

61A – North Braddock 61B – Braddock-Swissvale 61C – McKeesport-Homestead

71B – Highland Park Y46 – Elizabeth Flyer Y47 – Curry Flyer Y49 – Prospect Flyer

Closures will begin at approximately 1:00 AM on Saturday, November 22, 2025 to allow for assembly of multiple stages and support facilities for the Saturday night event. The street closures once initiated will remain in place until around 3:00 AM, Sunday morning, November 23, 2025, but detours will change further at 4:00 PM on Saturday.

Due to anticipated large crowds, all Pittsburgh Regional Transit routes, in whole or in part will relocate to Smithfield Street and the Smithfield Bus Lane to separate transit from large pedestrian movements and stopped traffic. Once relocated at 4:00 PM under this detour, all service will remain on Smithfield until service ceases Saturday night into early Sunday morning.

This Detour Will Be Effective Saturday Afternoon & Evening, November 22, 2025 At 4:00 PM Upon Notice From Bus Traffic Operations (BTO) Or By A Road Operations Supervisor On The Scene.

Resumption Of Regular Route Will Commence With The First Service Units On Each Route On Sunday Morning, November 23, 2025.

Market Square Modernization Project Reaches Halfway Mark; Construction Shifts to Southern Side by November 10

Following last week’s Market Square Beam Signing Ceremony, which marked the halfway milestone in the $15 million Market Square Modernization Project, the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership (PDP) today announced the next major construction phase: the transition from the north to the south side of the Square.

The shift will begins this week and be completed by Monday, November 10, when vehicle traffic will fully transition to the newly reopened north side of the Square.

Vehicular Traffic Pattern and Access Changes
As crews move to the south side:

• Vehicular access through the south side will close, with drivers rerouted to the north corridor of the Square.
• Pedestrian access will remain open on all sides, with clear wayfinding signage to guide visitors to restaurants and shops.
• All Market Square businesses remain open and accessible throughout construction.

Looking Ahead

When complete in April 2026, the reimagined Market Square will feature improved lighting, expanded greenery, more flexible event spaces, and the new pavilion designed for markets, performances, and community gatherings. The project exemplifies the power of public-private collaboration and marks a defining investment in Downtown Pittsburgh’s future.

For more information on the Market Square Modernization, visit DowntownPittsburgh.com/MarketSquareUpdates. 

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