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Festivals, events lead to weekend road closures in Philly

Spring has sprung in Philadelphia and with warmer weather and longer days come those weekend community events that can cause traffic headaches for drivers in the City of Brotherly Love.

Philadelphia Apr 18

Uber rider verification program rolls out in Philadelphia. Here's what you need to know
Pennsylvania Apr 18

Route 202 in King of Prussia hit with another sinkhole repair

Philadelphia Apr 16

‘No warnings': North Broad Street Initiative to crack down on traffic law violators

Drivers will see a bigger police presence along North Broad Street as officials crack down on “crazy driving,” city leaders say.
Pennsylvania Apr 15

‘Compassion on the road': State police urge drivers to slow down in Pa. work zones

Pennsylvania State Police, PennDOT and AAA Mid-Atlantic have teamed up to warn drivers to slow down in work zones to protect lives of construction workers.
Pennsylvania Apr 12

PennDOT increases police patrols through construction areas for National Work Zone Awareness Week

PennDOT is gearing up for construction projects throughout Pennsylvania and is warning drivers to slow down. As part of National Work Zone Awareness Week, State Police will be patrolling the roads to ...
SEPTA Apr 12

SEPTA reports 45% drop in ‘serious' crime compared to the same time last year

SEPTA is reporting a 45% decrease in serious crimes during the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023.

SEPTA Apr 10

SEPTA's Drexel Station at 30th Street opens in Philly

SEPTA, Drexel University, elected officials and others celebrated the completion of construction for the newly named Drexel Station at 30th Street with a ribbon cutting ceremony.
first alert traffic Apr 9

I-95 CAP construction: Expect daylong ramp, overnight lane closure this week

As the yearslong $329 million I-95 CAP project continues, drivers in Philadelphia should expect another lane closure and a ramp shutdown this week.
Philadelphia Apr 6

I-95 in Philadelphia is open again after a truck crashed into a bridge on Monday

I-95 in Philadelphia is open once again after crews finished repairing damage from when a truck crashed into a bridge on Monday, PennDOT says.
New Jersey Apr 4

Police activity in New Jersey caused backups on I-295, Route 42 for hours

Officials in New Jersey warned drivers to travel with caution after traffic was backed up along I-295 and Route 42 Thursday evening due to police activity.
Philadelphia Apr 5

Frontier Airlines to add nonstop flights from Philadelphia to Buffalo and Norfolk

Frontier Airlines will soon offer nonstop service from Philadelphia International Airport to Buffalo, New York and Norfolk, Virginia.
Pennsylvania Apr 3

Elderly man killed after a tree fell onto his car in Delco, road shut down for hours

An elderly man is dead after a tree fell on his car on a road in Delaware County during Wednesday’s severe storms, according to officials.
SEPTA Apr 3

SEPTA unveils new gates and 3-D technology in an effort to stop fare evaders

New gates at SEPTA are replacing the turnstiles that officials say attract fare evaders who squeeze through or jump over the barricades. The agency says it loses over $30 million every year because of people not paying to ride.
Philadelphia Apr 2

PennDOT officials say work on I-95 northbound is expected to be complete by this weekend

After a crash that left an overpass damaged and I-95 northbound in Port Richmond closed, PennDOT announced they expect repairs to be finished by this weekend. But for now, drivers are being directed to get off of I-95 northbound at exit 26 while crews continue to fix the overpass. NBC10’s Rosemary Connors has the latest.
Philadelphia Apr 1

Philly brings back street sweeping: You'll need to move cars in these places

From which streets are on the list to when mechanical street cleaning takes place, here’s your guide to 2024 street sweeping in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Apr 1

Protesters blocked I-676 on Saturday, dozens arrested

A group of protesters blocked I-676 in Philadelphia on Saturday, according to officials. All lanes on the eastbound side were closed.
SEPTA Mar 27

Extra SEPTA service, free rides for Philadelphia Phillies Opening Day game

SEPTA is offering additional trains along the Broad Street Line for fans to get to Friday’s Opening Day game for the Philadelphia Phillies.
SEPTA Mar 26

Signal issue leads to delays on SEPTA's regional rail lines, officials say

SEPTA regional rail customers are experiencing delays Monday night due to a signal issue at the Wayne Junction Station, officials said.
New Jersey Mar 25

New $400K initiative aims to make White Horse Pike in NJ safer

Officials have launched a $400,000 initiative that aims to make one of the most dangerous roads in New Jersey safer for drivers and pedestrians.

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