Final preparations are underway across the North Shore and Downtown as Pittsburgh gets ready to host the NFL Draft in just a few days.<\/p>\n
>>> Pittsburgh NFL Draft: What you need to know <<<<\/a><\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n Crews were seen making last-minute adjustments Sunday, with stages lit up and equipment in place near Acrisure Stadium.<\/p>\n While access is already limited in some areas, the atmosphere has remained relatively calm \u2014 for now.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s like the calm before the storm,\u201d said Shaka Robinson.<\/p>\n RELATED COVERAGE >>> These NFL legends & players will announce selections at the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh<\/a><\/p>\n Across the city, signs of the massive event are becoming more visible.<\/p>\n No parking signs have been posted, roads have been repaved and crews in Market Square are wrapping up a modernization project ahead of the influx of visitors.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n \u201cI feel like it\u2019s going to be something real big for the city,\u201d said Timothy Doner. \u201cIt could create more opportunities for events like this in the future.\u201d<\/p>\n RELATED COVERAGE >>>The NFL Draft is approaching in Pittsburgh. Here\u2019s what we know about the campus so far<\/a><\/p>\n City officials expect up to 700,000 visitors throughout the three-day event, with much of the activity centered around the North Shore and Point State Park.<\/p>\n The crowd size is a main concern for a lot of people planning to attend.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m scared for the traffic,\u201d said Shannon Collins.<\/p>\n RELATED COVERAGE >>> Will NFL Draft reality meet expectations for economic impact?<\/a><\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n Some say they plan to avoid the congestion altogether by using public transportation.<\/p>\n \u201cNot excited to leave the house (to get) there, but definitely excited to be there,\u201d said Zyland Abrilla-Sims of Oakland.<\/p>\n City leaders are urging residents and visitors to rely on public transit<\/a> as road closures increase around Acrisure Stadium.<\/p>\n Pittsburgh Regional Transit is expanding service<\/a> throughout the week to accommodate the expected crowds.<\/p>\n RELATED COVERAGE >>> PRT, Sheetz announces partnership to provide free rides on T, Mon Incline during NFL Draft<\/a><\/p>\n For diehard Steelers fans like Stephen O\u2019Brion, the focus will remain on the picks.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n \u201cI think the Steelers have a lot of questions on their hands with who they\u2019re going to be picking up,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n Additional road closures<\/a> on the North Shore are set to begin Wednesday.<\/p>\n Pittsburgh Public Schools will also shift to remote learning<\/a> that day.<\/p>\n Click here to read more of our 2026 NFL Draft coverage and view an interactive map.<\/a><\/p>\n Download the FREE WPXI News app<\/a> for breaking news alerts.<\/p>\n Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook<\/a> and Twitter<\/a>. | Watch WPXI NOW<\/a><\/p>\n