City Closing Highland Park Loop To Traffic To Allow For More Open Outside Space

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — City officials say they are turning the Highland Park Reservoir Loop into a vehicle-free space.
Reservoir Drive in the park is being closed to traffic starting Thursday.
The city says the closure’s been in the works for weeks to allow people to spend more time outside with extra space for distancing.
In a press release, Mayor Bill Peduto said, “After months of being forced inside by the pandemic, we know Pittsburgh residents are desperate to spend more time