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5/24/2012

PRESS RELEASE: TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURE FOR CENTER CITY FOR SATURDAY, MAY 26


Motorists and pedestrians advised of temporary detours

PHILADELPHIA – The following temporary street closures will be in effect on Saturday, May 26, announced Streets Commissioner Clarena Tolson. The temporary closures will accommodate the installation of heavy construction equipment. For safety reasons and because of the nature of the work to be performed, the streets will be closed to vehicular and pedestrian traffic.

  • On Locust Street from South 11th Street to South 10th Street, 4:00 am – 6:00 pm (5/27/12)

  • On North 17th Street from Arch Street to Cherry Street, 6:00 am – 2:30 pm


    • Police will be on site to direct motorists around the area. Citizens are urged to plan ahead and use alternative routes when traveling in the area. All work will be completed Saturday. For the duration of the work, the contractors’ crews will make every effort to minimize the inconvenience to affected residents and businesses. Citizens are thanked in advance for their patience and cooperation during this project.

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    ALERTS

    15th STREET BRIDGE BETWEEN CALLOWHILL
    AND SPRING GARDEN STREETS CLOSURE
    Effective Wednesday, January 16

    PHILADELPHIA - Effective Wednesday, January 16, the 15th Street Bridge between Callowhill and Spring Garden Streets will be closed to vehicular traffic, Streets Commissioner Clarena I. W. Tolson announced today. The closure is necessary in response to a routine inspection that found structural damage to the bridge.

    The closure is effective for the entire length of the bridge and will be closed to vehicular traffic until further notice, however, pedestrians and bicycles will be permitted to cross. The posted detour route includes Broad Street from Spring Garden Street to Callowill Street.

    The Streets Department regrets any inconvenience resulting from this closure. We would like to thank citizens in advance for their patience and cooperation. It is our goal to have the bridge opened as soon as possible.

     

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