Attending a Pirates game in July and just discovered the Roberto Clemente Bridge is close for renovations through next year. Was really looking forward to walking to the stadium from our downtown hotel. Is the Andy Warhol bridge a viable substitute? Or should I look for a hotel on the Stadium side of the river?
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16 helpful votes "Bicycle and pedestrian traffic will be detoured using Fort Duquesne Boulevard, the Andy Warhol Bridge and Isabella Street."
This is from an article explaining the closure and alternative routes.
Walk via Warhol or just take the T light rail- it's free between the stadiums and downtown.
Edited: 13 May 2022, 02:08It's an easy walk using the Warhol Bridge, the detour is only another block on each side. That said...which hotel have you chosen? If you are on the upper side of Penn Avenue, the Rachel Carson might be another choice. (if you look at Google Maps, the three bridges are literally side-by-side.) But, there is no need to change hotels.
As long as rain isn’t in the forecast the “detour walk” to the stadium isn’t bad.
Hi Joesupra,
We recently stayed in the Hyatt North Shore. Walking was a doddle - either Downtown or across to the Duquesne Incline. In fact (for the craic) on the day of the Pittsburgh marathon I got the metro from Wood St to North Shore and my brother walked to the hotel and he got there before me.
S.
Edited: 17 May 2022, 18:24Is the Hampton Inn on Smallman St walkable to PNC and safe?
Yes, not a bad walk, or "iffy" one at all. I would just suggest walking over one block after you cross the bridge and take Penn Avenue until you are at the far end of the Convention Center, then turn left on 11th, one block then turn right onto Smallman. It's not that it's a bad area at all, but the walk up Penn will be a lot livelier and brighter than staying along the river.... UNLESS, you have a big crowd at the game, and you will be with others...it's just rather dark in spots
Yes, that walk is fine -- it's about a mile if that is okay for you. Although there is a slightly more direct route. I would agree with the other commenter who suggested you walk down Penn Avenue. You can walk down Ft. Duquesne Blvd. but there's not much happening there so it will appear more creepy just because there will be a lack of people. Penn Avenue is fun -- lots of bars and restaurants with outdoor seating. More people watching.
Thanks to comments number 7 and 8, appreciate the advice
