The Cork Factory

Map and Directions

From the North, taking 279 South:

I-279 S toward Pittsburgh
take the East Street exit ( Exit 8 B - toward PA 28 N)
stay straight through stop sign to go onto East St. and get in left lane
go straight through 2 traffic lights
at 3rd traffic light, turn left onto E. Ohio St.
stay in right lane and go through 1 traffic light
at 2nd traffic light, turn right onto Chestnut St. which becomes the 16th Street Bridge
cross the bridge
turn left on to Smallman St.
turn left on to 23rd St.
turn left on Railroad St.
The Cork Factory is the first building on your right.

From the North, taking 579 South:

579 S Veterans Bridge
7th / 6th Avenue exit
7th Avenue exit - Convention Center
right off exit
right at light onto Grant Street
move to far left lane @ 11th Street sign
second light, turn left onto 11th Street (in front of Greyhound Bus Station)
first light, turn right onto Penn Avenue
turn right on to 23rd St.
turn left on Railroad St.
The Cork Factory is the first building on your right.

From the South/West/Airport on 79, 22/30 East:

follow all signs to Pittsburgh
downtown Pittsburgh - 279 N
left lane through Fort Pitt Tunnel
10th Street Bypass / Strip District / Ft. Duquesne Blvd. / Convention Center
left lane - Convention Center / Strip District
go straight through the two traffic lights (next to the Convention Center)
at next light, make a left onto Smallman Street
turn left on to 23rd St.
turn left on Railroad St.
The Cork Factory is the first building on your right.

From the East, taking I-376 West:

Boulevard of the Allies (579 S) - get in right lane
Exit Convention Center
straight through stop sign - stay in right lane
right at light onto Grant Street
move to far left lane @ 11th Street sign
second light, turn left onto 11th Street (in front of Greyhound Bus Station)
go though the first light (Penn Avenue) and turn right at the next intersection which is Smallman
turn left on to 23rd St.
turn left on Railroad St.
The Cork Factory is the first building on your right

Parking in at the Cork Factory (During Construction)

There's parking lot on Smallman between 23rd and 24th Streets.
You may also find metered parking along Smallman Street from 12th Street up to 21st Street.

Public Transportation / Port Authority of Allegheny County

It couldn't be easier to get the Strip District via Port Authority of Allegheny County's extensive public transportation network. With frequent and newly expanded 24-hour bus service, access to the Strip District has never been so convenient and affordable.