Market Street Closing All Weekend In West Philadelphia: PennDOT

During the 24-hour-a-day closure, drivers will be detoured to 38th, 42nd, Chestnut, and Walnut streets, PennDOT said.

Posted Wed, Jun 15, 2022 at 2:53 pm ET

PHILADELPHIA — A Portion of Market Street in West Philadelphia is set to close this weekend for SEPTA work, PennDOT said.

According to PennDOT, SEPTA is planning to close Market Street in both directions between 39th Street and 41st Street.

The closure will be in effect from 7 a.m. Friday to 6 p.m. Monday.

Crews will be working on rail crossing replacement.

During the 24-hour closure, eastbound Market Street motorists will be directed to use 42nd Street, Chestnut Street/Route 3, and 38th Street/U.S. 13.

Westbound motorists will be directed to use 38th Street/U.S. 13, Walnut Street, and 42nd Street.

Local access will be maintained up to the construction zone.

Motorists are advised to allow extra time when traveling near the work area because backups and delays will occur.

All scheduled activities are weather dependent.

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