Kennywood Still Attempting To Fix Steel Curtain Problems

WEST MIFFLIN, PA — Work continues on Kennywood's famed Steel Curtain coaster, which was closed for the entire 2024 summer season, in hopes of getting the popular ride up and running next year.

The amusement park announced in April that the Steel Curtain would undergo an extensive modification project this year after frequent periods in 2023 when it was non-operational. Park personnel worked with third-party engineers and the ride's manufacturer to determine what could be done to increase the ride's reliability.

Kennywood General Manager Ricky Spicuzza on Friday issued the following statement on the coaster:

“Throughout the season, our team has been hard at work toward the reopening of the Steel Curtain in 2025.

"When you visit the park this weekend, you will notice we have begun the next phase of work on this project, which includes adding additional columns to the structure. These enhancements and others will increase the coaster’s reliability and longevity, maintaining it for generations of riders to come.

"We are excited to continue progress on the coaster over the next several months and we can’t wait to welcome riders back to the Steel Curtain in 2025.”