PHILADELPHIA, PA — A heavily traveled stretch of Ridge Avenue will be shut down for nearly a month beginning in late January as PECO launches a utility construction project expected to ripple through traffic patterns in northwest Philadelphia.
PECO Energy said utility work will begin Monday, January 26, triggering weekday closures of Ridge Avenue between the ramp to Kelly Drive and Calumet Street. The closure will run through Monday, February 23, with the road shut down daily from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
During the closure, motorists will be detoured using Kelly Drive and Calumet Street to access Ridge Avenue. While local access will be maintained, PennDOT warned that backups and delays are expected both in the work zone and along detour routes. All activities are weather dependent.
The utility improvements are part of ongoing infrastructure upgrades designed to improve reliability and service along the corridor, which serves as a key connector between residential neighborhoods and major commuter routes.
With a prolonged daytime closure planned on one of Philadelphia’s most traveled arteries, motorists are urged to plan ahead and stay informed as conditions evolve. For real-time traffic conditions, detour updates, and congestion alerts across Philadelphia and the surrounding region, readers are strongly encouraged to visit the MyChesCo Traffic Center before heading out.
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