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Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m., and fans are encouraged to arrive early to allow enough time to pass through stadium security. All fans entering Heinz Field will be subject to full pat downs. The Coca-Cola Great Hall and the South Plaza (Gates A and B) will open at 4:30 p.m. Gate C (access to the seating bowl, club lounges and suites) will open at 5:30 p.m.

Coolers, bags, backpacks and large purses (larger than 8 1/2 by 11) will be prohibited. Small purses, fanny packs, small camera cases and binocular cases and diaper bags will be permitted. All bags are subject to inspection. All bags that do not pass security must be returned to vehicles. In addition, Thermoses will not be permitted in the stadium.

The Steelers and Heinz Field management are warning fans to watch out for counterfeit tickets when attempting to make a purchase from scalpers. A number of counterfeit tickets have been sold outside of recent local college and professional sporting events.

Fans should utilize parking areas in the Golden Triangle, Station Square or one of the Port Authority's regional Park and Ride Lots. For $5, Golden Triangle parking is available at eight Pittsburgh Parking Authority Garages, the Mon Wharf and the Convention Center. The Fifth Avenue Place garage also provides parking for $5.

From Downtown parking lots, fans can access Heinz Field via sidewalks on the Roberto Clemente Bridge as well as the Port Authority shuttle buses from the First Avenue Garage and Strip District.

The Fort Duquesne Bridge walk is closed because of Point Park construction.

Reserve, pre-sold parking lots around the stadium open at 2:30 p.m. Tailgating is permitted in the pre-sold lots surrounding the stadium. Reedsdale Street eastbound, via the West End Bridge, will be opened for the game providing access to pre-sold Gold Lot 1, Red 5 Garage and Red 7 Lots.

Port Authority shuttle buses from First Ave. (98F) and the Strip District (98D) will operate two hours before kickoff and 45 minutes after the game. Fares are $1.25 (from Golden Triangle to Heinz Field) or $1.75 one way. Stops include Liberty Avenue across from the Wood Street "T" Station, Liberty Avenue at Heinz Hall and Sixth Avenue at Fort Duquesne Blvd.

Fans from the east are reminded that I-376 is closed inbound. Fans are advised to allow extra time to use one of the PennDOT recommended detours. Stanwix Street also is closed due to construction.

Fans exiting lots Gold 1 and 1A heading North on I-279 and Route 28 are advised that Reedsdale Street eastbound is now closed at Tony Dorsett Drive.

Police will operate three lanes of the West End Bridge southbound for vehicles exiting the game. Fans exiting east to I-376 should use the left lane (third lane from the right). Fans exiting to Route 50 via Route 60 should also use the left lane. Fans exiting south to I-279 and routes 51 and 19 should use the right lanes.

After the game, Allegheny Avenue will be northbound only, from Reedsdale Street to Ridge Avenue, with the right lane leading to the Ft. Duquesne Bridge only. The right curb lane of General Robinson Street eastbound from Mazeroski Way to Federal Street, will be for buses only.

Fans exiting to East I-376 from the Golden Triangle are directed to the Boulevard of the Allies entrance heading eastbound toward Oakland.