PHILADELPHIA (PA)
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PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — Major highways and the Ben Franklin bridge will close and traffic will be restricted in the city during Pope Francis’ visit to Philadelphia.
The details:
MAJOR HIGHWAYS
The following highway closures will start at 10 p.m. on Friday, September 25th:
*I-76 eastbound from I-476 to I-95
*I-76 westbound from I-95 to US Route 1
*I-676 will be closed in both directions from I-76 to I-95
*US Route 1 will be closed in both directions from US Route 30 to Belmont Avenue
*I-95 WILL REMAIN OPEN with selected ramps closed
BEN FRANKLIN BRIDGE
*The Ben Franklin bridge will also close to vehicular traffic on Friday, September 25th at 10 p.m. until 12 p.m. on Monday, September 28th. The only vehicles allowed will be emergency vehicles.
*The bridge will be used as a pedestrian crossing.
TRAFFIC BOX
Meanwhile, Mayor Nutter announced what’s being called a ‘traffic box’ for parts of Center City and West Philadelphia.
The traffic box for Center City will begin at 6 p.m. on Friday, September 25th, while the traffic box for West Philadelphia will begin at 10 p.m.
Vehicles will be allowed out of the traffic box, but will not be able to re-enter. However, drivers will be able to travel inside the traffic box.
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