PHILADELPHIA – Krewstown Road, between Algon Avenue and Bloomfield Avenue, will be closed Saturday, September 19 from 6:30 AM until 3:30 PM, announced Streets Commissioner Carlton Williams. If the work is completed sooner than anticipated, the road will be re-open ahead of schedule. The following temporary full closure is scheduled: 

Northbound traffic on Krewstown Road will be blocked at Algon Avenue.  No detour will be posted for this short-term closure.  Bustleton Avenue and Verree Road parallel Krewstown Road and can be used as detours of this closure.
Southbound traffic will be blocked at Bloomfield Avenue.  No detour will be posted for this short-term closure.  Bustleton Avenue and Verree Road parallel Krewstown Road and can be used as detours of this closure.

The temporary closure will allow City employees to complete repairs to the roadway repairs along this winding road.  This work has been scheduled for daytime hours to expedite repairs and provide a safe work environment for the work crew.  No detour will be posted for this short-term closure.

All work will be completed, and traffic will be restored by 3:30 PM.  For the duration of the work, Streets Department crews will make every effort to minimize the inconvenience to affected drivers, residents, and businesses.  The Streets Department thanks citizens in advance for their patience and cooperation during this project. 

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