I'm at the point of driving within Pittsburgh that I avoid I-376 and the Squirrel Hill Tunnel at all costs. Especially on weekend when one lane or more are closed due to renovations. Hell with that. If you live in the area that I do, you'll notice the backups that occur throughout Squirrel Hill and the Homestead areas. That's due to people using the back roads to get to the parkway.
You wouldn't think that any of this has anything to do with craft beer, but for me it does. When I go to East End Brewing in Larimer to get my growlers refilled it's usually on weekends and I go through Homestead and into Squirrel Hill to get there.
The backups due to the tunnel closures have been harming my ability to consume some fine ales from East End. I realize that this is a somewhat selfish rant, but I've had enough of PennDot's inconveniences in my life. The trek through Squirrel Hill was already loaded with abnormal traffic patterns. This just enhances all of it.
I miss my favorite local beer in Monkey Boy. I want to be able to try the new Lord Nordsberry Belgian Ale. I want all of this, but without the hassle of sitting in traffic. Yay Pittsburgh.