2013 Tire Round-Up Program
To address the serious problem of illegally discarded tires in Philadelphia the Sanitation Division hosts the Tire Round-Up Program series during the summer. This six week program serves as one of several initiatives to address illegal dumping.
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STREETS DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT ALONG STENTON AND GODFREY AVENUES CORRIDOR
Project Will Begin July 2013
Philadelphia - Notice to proceed for the Traffic Signal Improvement Project along Stenton and Godfrey Avenues Corridor will be issued on Monday, June 10, and actual construction is expected to start by July, Acting Streets Commissioner David J. Perri announced today. The goal of the project is to improve roadway and traffic safety for both motorists and pedestrians along the Stenton and Godfrey Avenues corridors. The project is expected to be completed by April 2014.
Work will take place along Stenton Avenue from Evergreen Avenue to Broad Street, and along Godfrey Avenue from Broad Street to Front Street. The work will consist of replacing all signal equipment and interconnect a total of twenty-nine (29) intersections along five miles of Stenton and Godfrey Avenues. It will include the installation of new traffic signals, street lights, ADA compliant curb ramps and curb line modifications and sidewalks at several locations, as well as the construction of green stormwater infrastructure at the intersection of Stenton Avenue and Washington Lane.
Work will be performed by Carusone Construction, Inc. The amount of the construction contract is $6.9m, and is being funded through a federal grant, using 80% federal and 20% City Capital funds.
The Streets Department thanks the citizens in advance for their patience and cooperation during this project.
STREETS DEPARTMENT SCHEDULES EMERGENCY REPAIRS
TO 52ND STREET DUE TO RECENT SEVERE RAINFALL
Rescheduled Opening for Monday, June 17
PHILADELPHIA - The temporary closure of the southbound lane of 52nd Street from
Haverford Avenue to Race Street for roadway repairs has been extended to Monday, June
17, Acting Streets Commissioner David Perri announced today. Inclement weather
forecasted for Thursday, June 13 will delay the completion and opening of the roadway.
The temporary closure will allow the Streets Department crews to make necessary roadway
repairs to southbound 52nd Street. The work has been scheduled for a full closure due to
the street defects in the southbound lane. Motorists are encouraged to use the posted
detours. Northbound 52nd Street should not be affected.
The Streets Department regrets the inconvenience to residents and businesses, and thanks
citizens in advance for their patience and cooperation during this project.
STREETS DEPARTMENT SCHEDULES REPAIRS FOR
N. 5TH STREET AT RACE STREET
Ben Franklin Bridge Ramp Temporarily Closed Beginning Saturday, June 1
PHILADELPHIA - N. 5th St. at Race St. will be temporarily closed to traffic from Saturday, June 1st, at 7 AM to Monday, June 3rd at 12:00 PM for necessary roadway repairs, Streets Commissioner David Perri announced today. If the work is completed sooner than expected, the roadway may open earlier. This work will close the ramp to the Ben Franklin Bridge for the weekend.
This work has been scheduled for a full closure on a weekend so the crews can repair the roadway in an expeditious and safe manner to both the Streets Department crews and motoring public. Motorists are encouraged to use the 7th St entrance to the Ben Franklin Bridge during the closure.
The Streets Department thanks citizens in advance for their patience and cooperation during this project.
STREETS DEPARTMENT REOPENS 15TH STREET BRIDGE
WEDNESDAY, MAY 15
Vehicle Weight Restriction Established
PHILADELPHIA - The 15th Street Bridge between Callowhill and Spring Garden Streets opened to vehicular traffic today, with a "three-ton, no trucks or bus weight restrictions," Streets Commissioner David J. Perri announced today. All trucks, buses and other heavy vehicles are required to detour to alternate travel routes for the entire length of the bridge.
The bridge was closed January 2013 due to severe deterioration to a section of the bridge. The Streets Department's Bridge Maintenance Unit re-enforced this section to strengthen the bridge.
The Streets Department thanks citizens for their patience and cooperation during this project.