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PITTSBURGH — A small group of protesters moved through Downtown Pittsburgh Thursday.
UPDATE 7:48 p.m.: The protest ended and officials said there are no issues to report.
The demonstration has concluded at the City County Building.
— Pgh Public Safety (@PghPublicSafety) October 8, 2020
Grant Street has reopened to traffic.
No issues to report. https://t.co/2TVGAHc1mu
UPDATE 7:16 p.m.: The group has left Market Square and is moving down Forbes.
The group has left Market Square and is once again moving eastbound on Forbes.
— Pgh Public Safety (@PghPublicSafety) October 8, 2020
Drivers should caution as their exact destination is not known. https://t.co/OvGJkCmgL5
UPDATE 7:08 p.m.: The group has arrived at Market Square.
The protest group has arrived at Market Square where they have gathered in the center.
— Pgh Public Safety (@PghPublicSafety) October 8, 2020
No traffic is being blocked.
All is peaceful. https://t.co/dE1WgySr9N
UPDATE 6:57 p.m.: The group is at the intersection of Wood Street and Forbes Avenue.
The group has arrived at the intersection of Wood Street and Forbes Avenue downtown.
— Pgh Public Safety (@PghPublicSafety) October 8, 2020
They have stopped to listen to speakers. Vehicle traffic is blocked in all directions. https://t.co/W507Hj6sZw
UPDATE 6:52 pm.: The group has moved to Sixth Avenue.
The group has moved on to Sixth Avenue en route to Market Square.
— Pgh Public Safety (@PghPublicSafety) October 8, 2020
Drivers please use caution moving in the area. https://t.co/JB83rgQ72J
UPDATE 6:45 p.m.: The group stopped at Oliver and Smithfield streets.
The group has stopped in the intersection of Oliver and Smithfield Street to listen to speeches.
— Pgh Public Safety (@PghPublicSafety) October 8, 2020
This intersection is blocked to traffic in all directions.
No issues to report. https://t.co/EIalrPXEx1
UPDATE 6:41 p.m.: The group has now turned down Sixth Avenue
The protesters have turned down Sixth Avenue.
— Pgh Public Safety (@PghPublicSafety) October 8, 2020
They are walking westbound on both sides of the street headed to Market Square. https://t.co/pzhj09GIWd
UPDATE 6:38 p.m.: The group is reportedly heading toward Market Square.
The protesters have left the City County building on foot and they are moving down Grant Street northbound.
— Pgh Public Safety (@PghPublicSafety) October 8, 2020
The have told Police they are headed toward Market Square.
Drivers should use caution in the area. https://t.co/PsRu04REKF
A small group of protesters is reportedly blocking the road in front of the City County Building Downtown.
It’s not clear why the group gathered or if they will be heading a specific direction.
ALERT: A small group of demonstrators has moved onto Grant Street in front of the City County Building downtown.
— Pgh Public Safety (@PghPublicSafety) October 8, 2020
Motorists should avoid Grant Street between Fourth Avenue and Forbes.
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