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Kennywood Park Announces New Steelers-Themed Coaster

90.5 WESA | By Associated Press

Published July 20, 2018 at 10:53 AM EDT

An artist rendering of the future "Steel Curtain" roller coaster at Kennywood.

Kennywood Park near Pittsburgh has announced a Steelers-themed replacement for its longtime Log Jammer ride.

Park officials announced Thursday they are bringing in a new roller coaster called "The Steel Curtain."

Does your team have a rollercoaster? We do.

Coming to @Kenny_Kangaroo in 2019: The Steel Curtain. pic.twitter.com/j6hn7XKGOd
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) July 20, 2018

The black and gold coaster is expected to break the state's record for the tallest roller coaster at 220 feet (67 meters), and the world record for tallest inversion.

Officials say the roller coaster will be part of a new section called "Steelers Country."

The section will be dedicated to the football team, with Steelers-themed games, a restaurant and other activities.

The new roller coaster is projected to open in 2019.

The park is located in West Mifflin, about 10 miles southeast of downtown Pittsburgh.

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