Construction on Spruce Street between 40th and 42nd Streets will take place from now until May 4, 2024. This is part of SEPTA’s trolley track renewal project and will include the excavation and renewal of the existing corroded and broken rail on Spruce Street. Vehicular traffic and parking will be restricted in the work area, on Spruce Street between 40th and 42nd Streets, for the duration of the project.

• East of 40th Street on Spruce Street will not be impacted. In addition, southbound traffic on 40th Street and both northbound and southbound traffic on 42nd Street will not be impacted.
• Motorists traveling from east Spruce Street will be directed to use 40th Street, Baltimore Avenue and 42nd Street.
• Motorists traveling from west Spruce Street will be directed to use 42nd Street, Locust Street and 40th Street.
• Motorists on 41st Street will be directed to use Locust Street, 42nd Street, and Pine Street.
• Posted traffic detours will be erected and maintained around the area while work is in progress.
• Emergency vehicles will have uninterrupted access. Trash collection and other city utilities will continue to have access during the closure.
• Normal construction hours are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The Office of Government and Community Affairs (OGCA) has been working in coordination with SEPTA and the Division of Public Safety to minimize disruption to the Penn community. Please contact OGCA with any questions or concerns at ogca@pobox.upenn.edu or (215) 898-1388.

—From the Office of Government and Community Affairs