The Market Street ramp to Interstate 95 South in Old City will close for two weeks starting later this month to allow the Philadelphia Water Department to complete a sewer …
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Car-free streets return to Center City on Sundays in April
by myphillyconnection 204 viewsSeveral blocks near Rittenhouse Square will transform into car-free zones on Sundays in April, allowing people to take springtime strolls through one of Center City's shopping districts. On these Sundays, …
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As traffic on Delaware River Bridge rises, Pa. and N.J. turnpikes weigh options to ease congestion
by myphillyconnection 63 viewsThe future of the Delaware River Bridge — and potential solutions to ease traffic on it — will be discussed Wednesday night during the first of three public meetings being …
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Mayor Parker proposes boost to Vision Zero funding after cuts to traffic safety program last year drew backlash
by myphillyconnection 182 viewsAt this time last year, Vision Zero advocates weren't thrilled with Mayor Cherelle Parker. While she made a long-term commitment to the traffic safety program, she also cut funding from …
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SEPTA adds designated areas to park strollers on six bus routes
by myphillyconnection 204 viewsSEPTA is adding designated stroller areas to some of its buses in an effort to make travel easier for families. By the end of April, stroller spots will be added …
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New SEPTA Regional Rail schedules take effect to improve service reliability
by myphillyconnection 245 viewsNew Regional Rail schedules took effect on Sunday in an effort to improve service reliability, SEPTA said in a release. The changes include "regular adjustments" as well as updates on …
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Market Street Bridge to close for 14 months starting August 2026 during $149 million rebuild
by myphillyconnection 347 viewsA four year project to repair and improve the Market Street Bridge, which connects Center City and University City, will require periodic closures of the span starting this month, and …
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Reopening of MLK Drive Bridge pushed back to September after cold weather slowed repairs
by myphillyconnection 388 viewsThe reopening of the Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Bridge has been pushed back to September, following a rehabilitation project that had closed it to vehicles, pedestrians and bicyclists for …
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PATCO's Franklin Square Station will reopen to commuters on April 3 after being shuttered for decades, the Delaware River Port Authority announced on Wednesday. The $29.3 million renovation of the …
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Transportation
Lombard Circle ramp to I-95 to close for 2 years due to highway capping project
by myphillyconnection 164 viewsThe Lombard Circle ramp to Interstate 95 North will close for two years starting Monday, April 7, due to the development of Penn's Landing Park in Old City, transportation officials …