Market Street Closures: Westbound Lanes in Old City to Close for Months Due to Contstruction

Road Closure Alert: New construction in Old City

(WPHL) -- If you frequently drive or visit Old City, there are new road closures you will have to be aware of. Starting on August 4th, the following changes will be in effect: The westbound lane of Market Street from 2nd Street to 6th Street will be closed, with westbound traffic detoured to Arch Street. Eastbound traffic will be maintained with two lanes on Market Street from 6th Street to 5th Street, then one lane from 5th Street to Front Str…

Defense of Philly history; New Kensington community cafe; Market Street closure

#BILLYPENNGRAM OF THE DAY Child’s pose in the sun(Photo by @photolope)  Philly activists rally at Independence Park to protest Trump’s moves to remove exhibits that depict slavery history More than 100 people gathered Saturday afternoon in Old City, just steps away from the Liberty Bell, to defend the integrity of a slavery-focused exhibit at the President’s House Site.Historians, faith leaders and residents voiced outrage over a federal review …

Market Street closures: Westbound lanes in Old City to close for months due to contstruction

Construction work on Market Street will close a major portion of the roadway in Old City for several months, creating concerns for local business owners trying to navigate the construction and decreased foot traffic.

Roadwork to close parts of Market Street in Old City

A construction project will close parts of Market Street in Philly's Old City section closed for at least three months.