Directions to the Royal Ball 2012

Duquesne University
Union Ballroom
600 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15282

SOUTH from I-79 North
Use Exit 59A, Pittsburgh/I-279 North. Follow I-279 North approximately 7 miles through the Fort Pitt Tunnel, staying in the right lane as you approach the tunnel. Use the right exit for Monroeville/I-376 East at the end of the Fort Pitt Bridge. Proceed approximately two-tenths of a mile and exit left at Grant Street/ Exit 1C. Proceed on Grant to the fifth traffic light at Forbes Avenue. Turn right onto Forbes Avenue and proceed approximately one-half mile to Duquesne University.  Fisher Hall will be on the left at 711 Forbes Avenue. Turn right into main university entrance and go up hill to first stop.  Turn left, union is at top of hill on right.  Locust garage parking is available and included in your ticket cost.

SOUTH from PA Route 51 North
Follow Route 51 North to Liberty Tunnel; turn right into tunnel. Proceed through tunnel and across Liberty Bridge; use Forbes Avenue/Downtown exit. At traffic light, turn right onto Forbes Avenue. Go through one more traffic light to Duquesne University. Fisher Hall will be on the left at 711 Forbes Avenue at the second traffic light.  Turn right into main university entrance and go up hill to first stop.  Turn left, union is at top of hill on right.  Locust garage parking is available and included in your ticket cost.

NORTH From I-79
Use Exit 72, Pittsburgh/I-279 South and follow I-279 South approximately 15 miles to Exit 8A, I-579 South/Veteran’s Bridge. Follow all signs for 6th/7th Avenues.  Continue straight through light onto Ross St. (Bigelow Grille on left)  Pass Mellon buildings and the old jail buildings and turn left on Forbes.  Proceed on Forbes to Duquesne University.  Fisher Hall will be on the left at 711 Forbes Avenue.  Turn right into main university entrance and go up hill to first stop.  Turn left, union is at top of hill on right.  Locust garage parking is available and included in your ticket cost.

EAST from I-76 PA Turnpike (Westbound)/I-376
Follow I-76 West to Exit 57, Pittsburgh/Monroeville I-376. Proceed on I-376 West approximately 12 miles to Exit 2B, Blvd. of the Allies. Continue on Blvd. of the Allies approximately one mile staying in the right lane. Blvd. of the Allies divides into a Y as you pass Mercy Hospital (look for helicopter pad on the right). Follow far right lane to stop sign. Proceed straight ahead to Bluff Street and the Duquesne University campus. At the intersection of Bluff Street and McAnulty Drive, turn right down the hill. At the first stop sign, turn right onto Locust and proceed to union at top of hill on right.  Locust garage parking is available and included in your ticket cost.

WEST from PA Route 60/U.S. 22-30 East (Airport Area):
U.S. 22-30 East merges with I-279 North at the intersection with I-79. Follow I-279 North approximately 7 miles through the Fort Pitt Tunnel, staying in the right lane as you approach the tunnel. Use the right exit for Monroeville/I-376 East at the end of the Fort Pitt Bridge. Proceed approximately two-tenths of a mile and exit left at Grant Street/ Exit 1C. Proceed on Grant to the fifth traffic light at Forbes Avenue. Turn right onto Forbes Avenue and proceed approximately one-half mile to Duquesne University.  Fisher Hall will be immediately on the left at 711 Forbes Avenue.  Turn right into main university entrance and go up hill to first stop.  Turn left, union is at top of hill on right.  Locust garage parking is available and included in your ticket cost.