PHILADELPHIATomorrow, Tuesday, September 13, there will be significant traffic detours in the area surrounding the Art Museum due to a major event taking place inside Eakins Oval.  Beginning at 6AM, lane restrictions will begin around the curb lanes of Eakins Oval, and at 7AM Kelly Drive will be detoured inbound at Fairmount Avenue.  Also at 7AM, MLK Drive and Spring Garden traffic will be detoured onto I-676.  Beginning at 9AM, the entire area surrounding the Oval and all roadways leading into Eakins Oval will be closed and traffic detoured away from the area.  Due to these restrictions and closures, motorists are encouraged to utilize alternate routes into the city, such as I-76, Ridge Avenue, or Broad Street.

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