PHILADELPHIA, PA — Drivers traveling through West Philadelphia should prepare for a lengthy detour as a section of Cobbs Creek Parkway closes for more than two months beginning this week. The closure is part of a sewer rehabilitation project being completed by the Philadelphia Water Department.
At a Glance
- Roads Affected: Cobbs Creek Parkway
- Dates: Through Aug. 21, 2026
- Times: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- Reason: Sewer rehabilitation
According to PennDOT, Cobbs Creek Parkway will be closed between 59th Street and 60th Street through Friday, Aug. 21, weather permitting.
Drivers will be directed to use Springfield Avenue and 59th Street while the closure remains in place. Motorists should follow posted detour signs throughout the work zone. SEPTA riders are encouraged to check the transit agency’s website for potential route changes or service impacts.
Local access will be maintained during construction, but PennDOT is warning motorists to plan extra time when traveling near the project area. Expect delays and periodic backups on surrounding roadways as traffic shifts to the detour route.
The sewer rehabilitation work is being performed by the Philadelphia Water Department under a PennDOT Highway Occupancy Permit.
With the closure expected to remain in effect through late August, commuters may want to seek alternate routes and adjust travel plans in advance to avoid unnecessary delays.
For continuing coverage of road closures, construction projects, detours, and commuter impacts across southeastern Pennsylvania, visit the MyChesCo Traffic Center at https://www.mychesco.com/traffic/.
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