Fifth Avenue will be closed between Chesterfield Road and Craft Avenue beginning at 8 p.m. on Friday, July 25 and continuing through 7 p.m. on Sunday, July 27.
Local Traffic from Chesterfield Road and those looking to park in the Kaufmann Garage will be allowed access to this section under the supervision of a flagger.
All traffic—including shuttles and Pittsburgh Regional Transit buses—will follow the posted detour signage. Bus stops within this area will be closed. Avoiding the area is highly recommended.
The southern sidewalk between Halket Street and Craft Avenue will be closed, but the northern sidewalk will remain open to pedestrians.
These detours include:
Traveling West via Fifth Avenue (to 376 West Ramp/Uptown): Turn left onto McKee Place (South of Fifth Avenue) and continue to Bates Street. Turn right onto Bates Street, and then right onto Zulema Street. At the light, continue straight to merge onto the Boulevard of the Allies. Craft Avenue will also be accessible via this route if needed.
Traveling West via Fifth Avenue (to Kaufmann Garage): When you reach the closure, alert the flagger on duty and inform them that you are going to the garage.
Traveling West via Fifth Avenue (to 376 East Ramp/Second Avenue): Turn left onto McKee Place (South of Fifth Avenue) and continue until you reach Bates Street. Turn right onto Bates Street.
Traveling East via Forbes Avenue (Robinson Street): Turn left onto McKee Place and continue onto Darragh Street. When you reach Terrace Street, turn left and proceed until you are at the intersection with Robinson Street.
Traveling South Via Chesterfield Road (local traffic only): Drive south along Chesterfield Road until you reach Fifth Avenue. The flagger on duty will allow you to pass through the closure heading east (opposite the usual flow of traffic). Turn right onto McKee Place.
Exiting the Kauffman Garage: The flagger on duty will allow you to turn left onto Fifth Avenue (opposite the usual flow of traffic). You can then turn right onto McKee Place (South of Fifth Avenue).
To review all current closures, please visit map.pitt.edu.
Questions? Please contact Caitlin Young at ccy10@pitt.edu.