The Boulevard of the Allies is a mostly four-lane road in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania, connecting Downtown Pittsburgh with the Oakland neighborhood of the city. Because of its lengthy name, locals sometimes refer to it as simply "The Boulevard".
Skyline of downtown Pittsburgh, as seen from the Boulevard of the Allies.
View of Boulevard of the Allies in downtown Pittsburgh
Interstate 579 (I-579) is a north–south Interstate Highway entirely within Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The highway is 2.73 miles (4.39 km) long. I-579 is also known as the Crosstown Boulevard since it crosses the backside of Downtown Pittsburgh.
I-579 northbound approaching terminus at I-279/US 19 Truck and PA 28 in Pittsburgh
I-579 running through Downtown Pittsburgh