PHILADELPHIA, PA — Drivers traveling near 30th Street Station this weekend should expect delays as bridge construction closes lanes on Market Street during a major infrastructure project in Center City.
At A Glance
- Roads Affected: Market Street between 30th Street and Schuylkill Avenue
- Dates: Friday, March 6 – Saturday, March 7
- Times: 10:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- Reason: Bridge rehabilitation and concrete deck placement
PennDOT said the eastbound and westbound left lanes on Market Street will be closed between 30th Street and Schuylkill Avenue while crews place concrete on the deck of the subsurface bridge over the rail lines serving 30th Street Station.
Motorists traveling through the busy corridor near the station and the Schuylkill River should expect significant backups and delays during the work window.
The work is part of a $148.9 million project to rehabilitate several Market Street bridges spanning major transportation corridors, including Amtrak lines, Interstate 76 (Schuylkill Expressway), the Schuylkill River Trail, and CSX Railroad infrastructure.
PennDOT’s project includes replacing the Market Street bridges over Amtrak and I-76, redecking the Market Street Bridge over the Schuylkill River, and replacing the bridge over the Schuylkill River Trail and CSX Railroad east of the river.
Drivers heading through Center City are urged to plan extra travel time and consider alternate routes during the construction period.
For real-time road closures, detours, and commuter alerts across Chester County and the surrounding region, visit the MyChesCo Traffic Center at https://www.mychesco.com/traffic/.
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