Traffic Alert For Officer Mendez Funeral Tuesday
Traffic should be delayed on Monday along Academy Road from 5 to 8:00 PM between Red Lion Road and Comly Road due the the viewing for Police Officer Richard Mendez. There will be a viewing at Givnish Funeral Home at that time. On Tuesday, the service will be at the Basilica at 17th and the Parkway.
Road Closures
The following streets will be closed from 5 a.m. until the conclusion of the service on Tuesday, October 24:
- 18th Street between Benjamin Franklin Parkway and Vine Street
The following streets will be closed from 6 a.m. until the conclusion of the service on Tuesday, October 24:
- Benjamin Franklin Parkway between 16th Street and 22nd Street
- Vine Street between Logan Circle and 16th Street
- Race Street between 17th Street and 18th Street
- 17th Street between Vine Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway
- 19th Street between Benjamin Franklin Parkway and Cherry Street
Additional streets in the vicinity of Benjamin Franklin Parkway and Eakins Oval may be closed or detoured by Philadelphia Police should conditions warrant.
Parking Restrictions
The streets listed above will be posted as “Temporary No Parking” zones. Motorists must adhere to “Temporary No Parking” signs. Vehicles parked in these locations during posted hours will be relocated. If you believe your car has been relocated, call the police district of the area where your car was parked.
Public Transportation
SEPTA route detours will be put into place and service is subject to change. Customers should refer to System Status regularly for updates to routing throughout the day.
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