Billy Joel coming to PNC Park Friday: What you need to know

PITTSBURGH — Billy Joel will be in Pittsburgh Friday for his concert at PNC Park, but there are some things concertgoers should know before heading down to the North Shore.

In addition to road closures, parking information and the stadium gate policy, people attending the concert should be prepared for the potential for showers to pop up.

Severe Weather Team 11 Meteorologist Scott Harbaugh said skies will be mostly cloudy Friday night, with the possibility for some rain, particularly early in the evening. However, the bulk of the evening is expected to be dry.

The Pittsburgh Pirates announced Thursday traffic, parking and gate policy information.

Gates to PNC Park are scheduled to open at 6 p.m., with the concert expected to start at 8 p.m. Attendees are being encouraged not to bring bags, but only small personal bags (small purse, clutch, baby or diaper bag, etc.) will be permitted, subject to search.

Road closures:

• The Clemente Bridge and Federal Street will be closed starting at noon Friday. Beginning at 3 p.m., Federal Street will be open to the public.
• North Shore Drive from Tony Dorsett Drive to Mazeroski Way will be closed to traffic until about 11 a.m. Saturday, as will Mazeroski Way from North Shore Drive to West General Robinson.

North Shore parking/tailgating:

• All parking lots on the North Shore will be open to commuters Friday. They will open to concertgoers at 4 p.m.
• Pittsburgh police will enforce a no-tailgating rule in parking lots once the opening act takes the stage at 8 p.m. Tailgating will not be permitted in parking garages.
• Once the opening act takes the stage, all non-ticketed guests will be asked to leave the parking lots and tailgating will not be allowed while the show is in progress.
• Concertgoers will be asked to leave the parking areas no later than one hour after the end of the concert.

For more information on the parking lot code of conduct, CLICK HERE.

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