A two-block portion of Spruce Street will be closed or restricted to vehicular traffic beginning Monday, March 18 to accommodate trolley track renewal work, according to an announcement by SEPTA. The project includes the excavation and renewal of the existing corroded and broken rail on Spruce Street between 40th Street and 42nd Street. The intersections at 40th and Spruce and 42nd and Spruce will not be impacted by this work.

Posted traffic detours will be erected and maintained around the work area in progress.

Normal construction hours will be Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. or sometimes later. Occasional weekend work may also be needed to maintain the project’s timeline.

The Route 42 bus will be detoured during construction. Check www.septa.org for travel information.

The project is expected to be completed by May 4, 2024. Once the work is completed, the project will provide the following benefits:

• Reduced vibrations thanks to new and improved track components, which means a smoother ride for trolleys and vehicular traffic.

• New street surface – new concrete/asphalt paving and line painting.