PHILADELPHIA – Krewstown Road, between Algon Avenue and Bloomfield Avenue, will be closed from 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 22. The following temporary full-closure is scheduled to be in effect throughout the day:

• Northbound traffic on Krewstown Road will be blocked at Algon Avenue. No detour will be posted for this short-term closure. Bustleton Avenue and Veree Road parallel Krewstown Road and can be used as detours of this closure.
• Southbound traffic will be blocked at Bloomfield Avenue. No detour will be posted for this short-term closure. Bustleton Avenue and Veree Road parallel Krewstown Road and can be used as detours of this closure.

If the work is completed sooner than anticipated, the road will be opened ahead of schedule. The temporary closure will allow City employees to complete roadway repairs along this winding road. This work has been scheduled for daytime Saturday hours in order to expedite repairs, minimize disruption to motorists, and provide a safe work environment for the work crew.

All work will be completed and traffic will be restored by 3:30 p.m. For the duration of the work, Streets Department crews will make every effort to minimize the inconvenience to affected drivers, residents, and businesses. The Streets Department thanks residents in advance for their patience and cooperation during this project.