City drivers, start preparing for Eagles NFC Championship Game road closures, parking restrictions

Barricades set up before Eagles NFC game
Photo credit Kristen Johanson/KYW Newsradio

PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — City officials are urging drivers to prepare for delays and parking restrictions as well as a heavier police presence in anticipation of the Eagles NFC Championship Game Sunday.

Kick-off is 3 p.m. at Lincoln Financial Field and Philadelphia police say all hands are on deck, with more officers present in and around Center City, South Philly, Five Points at Frankford and Cottman, and at Lincoln Financial Field.

Barricades and temporary "No Parking" signs were put up around most major spots near City Hall and down Broad street on Friday.

Police say a "No Parking Zone" will go into effect Sunday at noon and vehicles parked in those locations during posted hours may be relocated, so be sure to check the signs.

If you believe your car has been relocated, officials say to call the police district of the area where your car was originally parked.

For non-drivers, SEPTA will be running the “Eagles Express” every 10 minutes starting around 11 a.m. Sunday. And, if you were lucky enough to get a ticket to the game, you can hop on a free SEPTA ride home from the stadium.

Buses and trolleys might be detoured, so SEPTA says be sure to check their System Status app for up-to-the-minute details.

If the Birds win, certain roads will be closed immediately and a "no-driving box" will form around City Hall between 8th and 20th Streets and Race and Lombard Streets.

More information on day-of SEPTA schedules can be found here.

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