Pittsburgh’s 109th Christmas tree delivery will cause weekend traffic disruptions
Traffic will be disrupted in Downtown Pittsburgh over the weekend as crews transport and install the city's 109th Christmas tree at the City-County Building.
The 40-foot blue spruce has to travel from the Guardian Angels Catholic Parish of Natrona Heights, Springdale Campus, to the City-County Building.
In order for that to happen, the city will close Grant Street between Third Avenue and Fifth Avenue from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16 for transportation and installation. Drivers should also expect temporary delays and rolling closures from 7:30-9:30 a.m. while the tree is escorted Downtown. The following roads are subject to rolling closures:
James Street toward Pittsburgh Street in Springdale
Pillow Avenue to Hite Road in Cheswick
PA-28 S to I-279 and the Fort Duquesne Bridge
Fort Pitt Boulevard to Grant Street.
On Sunday, Nov. 17, the northbound lane of Grant Street closest to the City-County Building will close from 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. so crews can finish decorating the tree.
While the tree will be decorated upon arrival at the City-County Building, the lighting festivities will not take place for a couple more weeks. The annual City of Pittsburgh Christmas Tree Lighting will take place during Light Up Night on Nov. 23. The tree will be lit at 5 p.m. during the annual festivities and will feature rooftop fireworks and followed by a musically timed light show at 5:15 p.m.
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