PHILADELPHIA – Ford Road, between Chamonix Drive and Greenland Drive, will be closed temporarily on Thursday, October 22, announced Streets Commissioner Carlton Williams. The following temporary full closure is in effect overnight Thursday beginning at 8:00 p.m. through 4:00 a.m. on Friday, October 23. Should the work be completed sooner than anticipated, the road will be opened ahead of schedule.

Detour signs will posted to aid travelers in navigating an alternate route throughout the closure. The temporary closure will allow City employees to do maintenance on a bridge and concrete barriers along this section of Ford Road. This work has been scheduled for nighttime and overnight hours in order to expedite repairs and minimize the disruption to motorists and provide a safe work environment for the workers.

All work will be completed and traffic will be restored by 5:00 a.m. on Friday, October 23. For the duration of the work, Streets Department crews will make every effort to minimize the inconvenience to affected drivers. The Streets Department thanks residents in advance for their patience and cooperation during this project.