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Your Guide to Made in America Road Closures, Parking Changes

Road closures won't be fully lifted until the end of Tuesday, Sept. 6, at the latest

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What to Know

  • The Made in America Concert is bringing music, culture and road closures to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
  • The concert takes place over Labor Day weekend, but the closures last for more than a week on some streets.
  • This is your guide to the road closures and parking restrictions.

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Tyler, the Creator, Bad Bunny, Jazmine Sullivan and more of music's biggest acts are set to rock Philadelphia’s Benjamin Franklin Parkway during Labor Day Weekend as Jay-Z’s annual Made in America music festival returns for 2022.

Other performers at the ticketed event over Sept. 3 and 4 include Burna Boy, Kodak Black, Lil Uzi Vert, Pusha T and Snoh Aalegra.

With the big concert comes road closures and changes to public transportation and parking around the parkway.

Road closures began on Sunday, Aug. 28. They will occur in phases before being lifted by the end of Tuesday, Sept. 6. The closures really begin to take hold on Friday, with full-scale event building.

For information on the concert, including set times, tickets and a list of what you can and cannot bring, click HERE.

Also, expect security measures to be in place in the wake of the stray bullet shooting of police officers working detail at the Wawa Welcome America July 4th Concert on the parkway.

As Philadelphia gears up for a music-filled weekend with the Made in America festival in town, some are expressing concerns around safety in light of the July 4 shooting on the Ben Franklin Parkway. NBC10’s Frances Wang has the story.

Made in America Road Closures

Philadelphia's government released this info on road closures, parking and transportation options:

Phase 1 – 7 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 28 to 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 6:

  • ROAD CLOSED: Two lanes of Eakins Oval in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Phase 2 – 7 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 29 to 5 p.m. on Sept. 6:

  • ROAD CLOSED: Spring Garden Street between Pennsylvania Avenue and Benjamin Franklin Parkway.

Phase 3 – 7 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 30 to 11:59 p.m. on Sept. 6:

  • PARKING PROHIBITED: 22nd Street between Benjamin Franklin Parkway and Pennsylvania Avenue (west side) and Park Towne Place from 22nd Street to 24th Street (north side).

Phase 4 – 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 31 to 5 a.m. on Sept. 6:

  • ROAD CLOSED: Inner lanes of Benjamin Franklin Parkway between 20th Street and Eakins Oval
  • Cross traffic on numbered streets will be permitted and outer lanes of Benjamin Franklin Parkway will remain open on Aug. 31.

Phase 5 – 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 1 to 5 a.m. on Sept. 6:

  • ROAD CLOSED: Outer lanes on Benjamin Franklin Parkway between 22nd and 23rd Streets (eastbound only).
  • Cross traffic on numbered streets will be permitted on Thursday.

Phase 6 – 10 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 2 to 5 a.m. on Sept. 6:

  • ROAD CLOSED: Outer lanes of Benjamin Franklin Parkway between 20th Street and Eakins Oval
  • ROAD CLOSED: Inner lanes of Benjamin Franklin Parkway between 20th Street and Eakins Oval
  • ROAD CLOSED: 23rd Street between Pennsylvania Avenue and Benjamin Franklin Parkway
  • ROAD CLOSED: 22nd Street between Pennsylvania Avenue and Park Towne Place
  • ROAD CLOSED: 21st Street between Pennsylvania Avenue and Winter Street
  • ROAD CLOSED: Kelly Drive outbound from Benjamin Franklin Parkway to Fairmount Avenue
  • ROAD CLOSED: Martin Luther King Jr. Drive from Sweetbriar Drive to Eakins Oval
  • All these road closures will be lifted prior to morning rush hour on Tuesday, Sept. 6.
  • Starting at 10 a.m. on Sept. 2, due to the closure of the outer lanes on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, traffic headed inbound (to Center City) from Spring Garden Street Bridge or Martin Luther King Drive must exit Eakins Oval on the 24th Street ramp. Traffic headed inbound on Kelly Drive must exit Kelly Drive at Fairmount Avenue. Anne d’Harnoncourt Drive will remain open for employees and guests of the Philadelphia Museum of Art and will be accessible via 25th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue.

Phase 7 – 3 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 3 to 5 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 5:

"The most extensive road closures and parking restrictions around the festival site will begin at 3 a.m. on Saturday, September 3, and remain in effect through the duration of the event," the city said. "Many of the road closures listed below will be lifted prior to 5 a.m. on Monday, September 5 as roads are cleaned and serviced."

ROADS CLOSED:

  • The entire width of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, beginning at 20th Street extending west through Eakins Oval to 25th Street.
    • Note: The rear of the Philadelphia Museum of Art will be accessible to museum guests via a special route (Fairmount Avenue, to Pennsylvania Avenue, to 25th Street/Anne d’Harnoncourt Drive).
  • 20th Street, between Arch Street and Vine Street
  • 21st Street, between Winter Street and Hamilton Street.
  • 22nd Street, between Winter Street and Spring Garden Street.
  • 23rd Street, between the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and Pennsylvania Avenue.
  • Spring Garden Street Tunnel.
  • Spring Garden Street Bridge.
    • Note: The City will make every effort to keep this bridge open during Philadelphia Museum of Art operating hours, but it may be forced to close during periods of heavy pedestrian use.
  • Kelly Drive, between Fairmount Avenue and Eakins Oval.
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, between the Falls Bridge and Eakins Oval.
  • I-676 westbound off-ramp at 22nd Street.
    • Note: I-676 eastbound off-ramp at 23rd Street will remain open.
  • Short duration, intermittent closures of 2200 to 2400 Pennsylvania Avenue are expected at times on Saturday and Sunday for movement of equipment and resources. Drivers are advised to utilize caution in the area and obey instructions from the Philadelphia Police Department.

No Parking

  • Pennsylvania Avenue between 22nd Street and Fairmount Avenue (south side of street).
  • Winter Street between 20th and 22nd Streets (both sides of street).
  • 20th Street between Vine Street and Callowhill Street (east side of street).
  • 21st Street between Benjamin Franklin Parkway and Race Street (both sides of street).
  • 22nd Street between Winter Street and Spring Garden Street (both sides of street).
  • Park Towne Place between 22nd Street and 24th Street (both sides of street).
  • Spring Garden Street between 22nd Street and Pennsylvania Avenue.
  • Race Street from 19th Street to 20th Street.

"Additional road closures and parking restrictions may be necessary in the vicinity of the event venue as dictated by conditions," the city said. "Residents and visitors should always obey posted signs and instructions from the Philadelphia Police Department."

SEPTA Service, Other Ways to Get to the Festival

SEPTA, PATCO, NJ Transit, bike share and ride-sharing are among the ways to access Made in America.

SEPTA Customer Service can be reached at 215-580-7800 and directly on Twitter @septa_social. For more information on SEPTA and NJ Transit routes and schedules during Labor Day weekend, visit septa.org or call 215-580-7800, and njtransit.com or call 973-275-5555.

How to get to the festival:

  • Broad Street and Market Frankford Lines: Local train service will operate on a normal weekend schedule throughout the day on Saturday and Sunday. Race-Vine and City Hall Stations on the Broad Street Line and 15th Street Station on the Market Frankford Line provide easy walking access to the festival gates on Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Broad Street and Market Frankford Owl Buses (BSO and MFO) will offer overnight service as usual.
  • Regional Rail: Late-night train service will be available on SEPTA’s Regional Rail Lines on Saturday and Sunday nights departing from Jefferson, Suburban and 30th Street Stations. Special schedules will be posted in stations and are also available online at septa.org/events. Parking is free at all SEPTA-owned Regional Rail lots on weekends. Parking lot location information is available online at septa.org/parking.
  • Trolley: Trolley Routes 10, 11, 13, 15, 34 and 36 offer convenient service to and from the concert, with 19th and 22nd Street Stations providing easy walking access to Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Trolley Route 15 connects with Broad Street and Market Frankford Line service at Girard Avenue.
  • Bus: Due to festival-related street closures, the following SEPTA Routes will be detoured from their normal routes through the Benjamin Franklin Parkway area:
    • SEPTA Route 43 beginning at 7 a.m. on Sunday, August 28 through 10 p.m. on Tuesday, September 6.
    • SEPTA Route 38 beginning at 6 p.m. on Thursday, September 1 through 11 a.m. on Tuesday, September 6.
    • SEPTA Routes 7, 32, 48 and 49 beginning at 9 a.m. on Friday, September 2 through 11 a.m. on Tuesday, September 6. Specific route changes are available on the System Status Page at septa.org.
  • PHLASH: PHLASH transportation is an inexpensive way to visit key attractions in Center City and the Parkway vicinity, with stops at 22 locations including many in Center City. Find PHLASH on the go, with live updates at RidePhillyPHLASH.com and visit phillyphlash.com for a schedule and route details.
  • Rideshare: Taxi, Uber and Lyft designated drop off and pick up locations are along the 2100 block of Spring Garden Street.
  • Indego Bike Share: Attendees using Indego to get to the festival should check the mobile app to confirm dock and bike availability in real time. Users can also check bike and station status at rideindego.com or by following @rideindego on Twitter. The Art Museum Indego station will be temporarily relocated to accommodate

If driving, off-street parking lots and garages are available near the Parkway. The Philadelphia Parking Authority has a list of its lots.

What Can and Can't You Bring?

"Spectators must adhere to the clear bag policy put forth by festival organizers," the city said. "The only bags that will be permitted must be clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and can not exceed 12" x 6" x 12". Small clutch bags, which cannot exceed 4.5" x 6.5" in size, with or without a handle or strap, can be taken into festival grounds as well. All bags are subject to search."

The city lists more details on what can and can't go onto festival grounds on its website.

Still Need a Festival Ticket?

Single-day general admission passes for each day start at $99 before at least $33.51 in fees. VIP passes cost nearly $840, including fees.

What About Philly's Museums?

For people wanting to get some culture, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Barnes Foundation and Franklin Institute will be open at points over the weekend. Go to each institutions' website for hours. The Rodin Museum will, however, be closed throughout the weekend.

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