PennDOT officials have announced that utility construction at Philadelphia's Independence Mall will mean the area is closed in the evenings and overnight for about 25 days.
In a statement released Thursday, April 17, PennDOT said that utility construction on Independence Mall -- between Walnut and Chestnut Streets -- will force area roads to be closed from 7 p.m. through 5 a.m., daily, through Thursday, May 15, 2025.
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WATCH HEREDuring this work, drivers are advised to allow extra time to travel through the area and PennDOT officials suggest drivers use Walnut, 7th and Chestnut streets to navigate the area.
Local access, officials said, would be maintained up to the work zone and all restrictions and work would be weather dependent.
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