Drivers and residents in and around the University City area should prepare for temporary road closures and ongoing traffic delays starting Monday, Aug. 17, due to upcoming Penn student move-in and a major bridge repair project.

Spruce Street Move-In Closures

To accommodate student move-in, traffic closures will affect Spruce Street across two separate dates:

Monday, Aug. 17 & Tuesday, Aug. 18: Spruce Street will be closed to vehicle traffic between 34th and 38th Streets from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 21 & Saturday, Aug. 22: Spruce Street will be closed between 38th and 40th Streets from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Visitors traveling to the Penn Vet Ryan Veterinary Hospital will still be granted access to the facility from either 38th or 40th Streets during these times.

University Avenue Bridge Repair Project

In addition to move-in disruptions, a PennDOT repair project will restrict traffic on the University Avenue Bridge between Civic Center Boulevard and Grays Ferry Avenue. Beginning Monday, Aug. 17, the bridge will be reduced to one lane in each direction. This lane restriction is scheduled to remain in place through December 15.

Philadelphia Police will be on-site at key locations to direct traffic and maintain safety. Drivers are strongly advised to allow extra travel time, exercise caution, and seek alternate routes whenever possible.