PHILADELPHIA, PA — A heavily traveled stretch of Frankford Avenue will close for more than two years beginning Monday, March 16, as PennDOT launches a $10 million bridge rehabilitation project over Frankford Creek.
At A Glance
- Roads Affected: Frankford Avenue
- Dates: Monday, March 16 – Monday, March 22, 2027
- Times: 24/7 Closure
- Reason: Bridge rehabilitation over Frankford Creek
Frankford Avenue will be closed around the clock between Torresdale Avenue and Hunting Park Avenue throughout the project. More than 12,000 vehicles use the 123-year-old bridge daily, making this a significant disruption for Northeast Philadelphia commuters.
Southbound drivers will be directed to use Torresdale Avenue and Erie Avenue, then Castor Avenue and Sedgley Avenue. Northbound drivers will be detoured via Pike Street and Kensington Avenue. Local access to properties will be maintained at all times, but motorists should expect delays and congestion along the posted routes.
The project includes full rehabilitation of the single-span bridge, which is currently listed in poor condition. Crews will restore the existing wrought iron railings where possible, fabricate matching replacements when needed, and install a protective barrier along East Hunting Park Avenue between Frankford Avenue and Torresdale Avenue. Inactive SEPTA trolley tracks that cross the bridge will not be replaced.
PennDOT advises drivers to plan extra time, seek alternate routes where possible, and remain alert in the work zone. All construction activities are weather dependent.
For detour updates and real-time traffic alerts across the region, visit the MyChesCo Traffic Center at https://www.mychesco.com/traffic/ before you head out.
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