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Expect Traffic Delays: Several Major Events Will Impact Philadelphia Roads This Week

If you're planning to drive through Philadelphia this week, especially in and around Center City, it's a good idea to leave a little extra time for your commute. Several large events are expected to bring road closures, parking restrictions, and SEPTA detours throughout the week, according to city officials. From...

Philadelphia, PA · 5d
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A public transit enthusiast plans to ride SEPTA’s entire Regional Rail network in 36 hours

A self-described “public transit nerd” plans to ride SEPTA’s entire Regional Rail system for two straight days, starting Tuesday morning.

Philadelphia, PA · 6d

NBC Philadelphia

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Philadelphia's new pothole squad aims to fix damaged roads within 48 hours

Philadelphia is taking a new approach to tackling potholes, launching a dedicated team Monday aimed at repairing damaged streets within 48 hours of a pothole being reported. The city's new Road Warriors Pothole Squad consists of 22 members tasked with identifying and repairing potholes across Philadelphia, part of an effort to speed up repairs and address a persistent problem for drivers.

Philadelphia, PA · 6d
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NBC Philadelphia

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I-95 South on-ramp closure extended through mid-December

Travel on southbound I-95 in Philadelphia will be interrupted for a little while longer as bridge repairs continue to close the ramp connecting Morris Street to the interstate. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), the ramp will be completely closed and detoured through Friday, Dec. 18., a month-long...

Philadelphia, PA · 9d
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Freedom Fuel gas stations offer low prices while being sued for not paying supplier

The new chain of Freedom Fuel gas stations that emerged across the country this summer has opened two locations in Detroit. The first Freedom Fuel station opened in Philadelphia on July 7. On opening day, the price for a gallon of regular unleaded was $3.47 per gallon, almost 50 cents cheaper than the average gas station in Philly according to GasBuddy.

Detroit, MI · 9d

NorthEast Times

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Part of Bridge Street Closes Weekdays and Southbound Roosevelt Boulevard Loses Two Lanes Near Cottman as PennDOT Work Hits the Northeast

Two PennDOT work zones could slow Northeast drivers this month, on Bridge Street at I-95 and on southbound Roosevelt Boulevard near Cottman Avenue, according to PennDOT. Bridge Street is closed and detoured between Tacony Street and James Street from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays from Thursday, Nov. 5, through Friday, Nov. 20, for overhead construction on the I-95 bridge, PennDOT and PhillyVoice reported. Tacony Street will remain open between Bridge Street and Aramingo Avenue during the weekday closure, PennDOT said in its Nov. 3 notice.

Philadelphia, PA · 10d

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Amtrak Train Strikes Person Near Glenolden Station, SEPTA Line Suspended

A person was struck by an Amtrak train Wednesday afternoon near Glenolden Station in Delaware County, prompting SEPTA to suspend its Wilmington/Newark Regional Rail Line until further notice. The transit agency sent out an alert just after 2 p.m. informing riders of the shutdown, with no word yet on when service might resume.

Glenolden, PA · 10d

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Bucks County Drivers Could Be Overpaying Tolls, Even if They Have E-ZPass

Months after officials promised a fix, Pennsylvania drivers continue to receive incorrect E-ZPass toll charges, writes Cheryl Mettendorf for 6abc Philadelphia. A misread plate is only one way a Pennsylvania Turnpike bill can climb. Bucks County drivers can also land a flat $10 charge, even with E-ZPass on the windshield.

Bucks County, PA · 10d

NBC Philadelphia

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Road closed and homes evacuated after gas pipe struck in Bridgeport

A major roadway in Bridgeport, Montgomery County, is shut down and nearby homes and businesses are being evacuated after a underground gasoline pipe was struck during construction work on Thursday. The hazmat situation was reported at East 4th (River Road) near Coates Street at around 3:30 p.m. SkyForce10 was over...

Bridgeport, PA · 9d

CBS News

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Bridge connecting Southwest Philadelphia and Center City to open next Friday

Philadelphia, PA · 9d

95revive.com

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Bridge Repair Continues to Close Interstate 95 South On-Ramp From Morris Street Through Mid-December in South Philadelphia

November 6, 2026 – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that bridge repair will continue to close the ramp from Morris Street to southbound I-95 in South Philadelphia through mid-December. The work is part of a $60.4 million project to perform high-priority repairs on interstate bridges across the region to maintain the functionality, safety, and mobility of the structures along critical corridors.

Philadelphia, PA · 8d

6abc Action News

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Route 202 reopens in King of Prussia after sinkhole repairs

A section of Route 202 in King of Prussia has reopened following the completion of a long-term project to repair recurring sinkholes.

King Of Prussia, PA · 10d

Community News

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New Jersey Drivers Can Book a REAL ID Appointment in 3 Days, Down From 73

Residents of Trenton and the rest of New Jersey can now get a REAL ID appointment in about three days, the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission said in a Nov. 5 news release. Waits averaged 73 days at the start of 2026. The agency says it has issued 750,000 REAL...

New Jersey · 9d

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'Public transit nerd' to travel to every Regional Rail stop in 2 days to advocate for SEPTA funding

Over the course of two days, Rich Temple will be spending roughly 24 hours riding all 13 SEPTA Regional Rail lines and passing through all 158 stations. As a self-proclaimed "public transit nerd," the 66-year-old from Society Hill isn't trying to sightsee or break a world record (he’s done that already). Instead, he said he views the trip as an opportunity to support the transit authority and advocate for the long-term funding he believes it deserves.

Philadelphia, PA · 9d

KYW News Radio

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SEPTA calls for companies to pitch ideas for real-time update system for subways, trolleys

SEPTA is looking to modernize the system it uses to provide real-time information for subway and trolley riders, and wants companies to submit ideas on how it can provide that data.

Philadelphia, PA · 10d

95revive.com

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​I-95 Bridge Construction to Close Bridge Street Weekdays November 6-20 in Northeast Philadelphia

November 5, 2026 – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that overhead Interstate 95 bridge construction will close a section of Bridge Street in Northeast Philadelphia. Drivers are advised of the following travel restriction:. Friday, November 6, through Friday, November 20, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM,...

Philadelphia, PA · 9d

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Northbound I-95 Construction Begins at Allegheny/Castor Interchange in Northeast Philadelphia

Northbound I-95 construction in Northeast Philadelphia is ramping up this fall at the Allegheny/Castor Avenue Interchange. According to a 95Revive.com report, crews will remove and rebuild about 1.3 miles of existing northbound concrete pavement between Tioga Street and Wheatsheaf Lane, including new northbound bridges over Venango Street, Castor Avenue, and Wheatsheaf Lane. Pile driving will occur during the day; crews will use drilled micropiles near residences to reduce noise and vibration.

Philadelphia, PA · 11d

Delaware Online | The News Journal

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SEPTA Delaware trains restored after Amtrak hits person in Pennsylvania

SEPTA's Wilmington/Newark Regional Rail line is restored after an Amtrak train struck a person in Pennsylvania earlier in the afternoon. A SEPTA spokesperson said an Amtrak train struck a person around Glenolden, Pennsylvania, in Delaware County around 1:30 p.m. Nov. 4. Since then, SEPTA service on the Wilmington/Newark Line was suspended while Amtrak investigated the incident, but service is restored. Amtrak trains are operating on a heavy delay, according to their schedules between Wilmington and Philadelphia as of 3 p.m. The only direct alternate route to Delaware that is not a train to or from Philadelphia is the 113 bus from Claymont Transit Center. (This story is updated to reflect that SEPTA service is restored). This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: SEPTA Delaware trains restored after Amtrak hits person in Pennsylvania

Wilmington, DE · 10d

MONTCO.Today

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SEPTA Ridership Hits Highest Level Since 2020 As Bus Trips Surge 14 Percent

SEPTA just recently posted its strongest ridership numbers in more than six years, and Philadelphia’s buses are doing much of the heavy lifting, writes Isaac Avilucea for AXIOS Philadelphia. The transit agency averaged 822,753 daily passenger trips in September, its highest ridership since February 2020 — the last month...

Philadelphia, PA · 10d

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Transit accessibility was among key demands for permanent Philly intercity bus terminal

💌 Love Philly? So do we. Let’s be friends. Sign up for the Billy Penn newsletter today. The next phase of Philadelphia’s planning process for a new, permanent “world-class travel hub” and possible multi-use development is taking place Nov. 4 in the form of a public meeting at Independence Visitor Center at 6 p.m.

Philadelphia, PA · 11d