Philadelphia – Streets Commissioner Carlton Williams announced today that work for the Cobbs Creek Parkway Guide Rail Improvement Project will begin the week of Monday, October 3, 2022.

Construction activities will be performed to minimize disruption to traffic, but motorists are advised to allow extra time when traveling along and through the work area. The contractor will maintain each travel lane in both directions and will be setting up temporary signage and barriers to maintain safe traffic flow at work area. At times, flaggers may be used to control traffic flow.

Day work hours will consist of temporary roadway shoulder and parking lane closures during off-peak between 9AM and 3PM, within the work area, from the north side of Woodland Avenue to the south side of Springfield Avenue.  Night work from 9PM to 6AM will also involve the use of temporary roadway shoulder and parking lane closures.  Through travel lanes will remain fully open to traffic throughout the project, including the morning and evening rush hours.

The project involves removing and replacement of the guiderail and concrete curb, as well as other improvements to the Cobbs Creek Parkway corridor between Woodland Avenue and Springfield Avenue.  The improvements include, but are not limited, installing temporary and permanent pavement markings, replacing cement concrete sidewalk in limited areas, constructing underground electric conduit, installing new street light foundations and poles, replacing existing street lights with LED lights, and tree trimming.

Temporary “No Parking” signs will be posted in advance of each scheduled activity.  Cars must be removed from the work sites during the hours posted on the ‘No Parking’ signs to avoid being towed.   In the event a car is towed, residents should contact the local police district to determine its location.

Construction is expected to be completed by the Spring 2023.  The construction contract will be performed by James J. Anderson Construction Co., Inc. of Philadelphia.  The value of the contract is approximately $1.6M, and it is being funded by Automated Red Light Enforcement (ARLE) state grant funding.

The Streets Department thanks citizens in advance for their patience and cooperation during the upcoming construction phase.