City of Philadelphia Department of Streets

07/31/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/31/2026 15:03

The Streets Department of Transportation Announces Upcoming Closure and Reconstruction of The Pine Road Bridge Over the Fox Chase Lorimer Trail

The Streets Department of Transportation Announces Upcoming Closure and Reconstruction of The Pine Road Bridge Over the Fox Chase Lorimer Trail

For immediate release: July 31, 2026Published by: Department of Streets Contact: StreetsDOT [email protected]

The bridge closure starts Monday, August 17, 2026 with construction continuing through Summer 2027

PHILADELPHIA - The Streets Department of Transportation announces the upcoming full closure of the Pine Road Bridge over the Fox Chase Lorimer Trail starting Monday, August 17, 2026. Construction is anticipated to continue through Summer 2027.

Access to nearby homes and businesses will be maintained throughout construction. The Fox Chase Lorimer Trail will remain open with a few temporary closures during construction activities above the trail. Notice will be provided ahead of any closures. The first anticipated trail closure will be during demolition in late winter 2026.

The bridge will be closed to all modes of travel between Stanwood Street and Solly Avenue. Detour signage will direct people walking, biking, or driving.

  • Northbound traffic will be redirected from Oxford Ave, using eastbound Rhawn Street, to northbound on Verree Road, onto Bloomfield Avenue and back to Pine Road.
  • Southbound traffic will be redirected from Pine Road, using eastbound Bloomfield Avenue, to southbound on Verree Road, onto Rhawn Street and back to Oxford Avenue.

For this project, planning and design was managed by the StreetsDOT Bridge Design Unit and completed by Gannett Fleming. Construction will be managed by the StreetsDOT Construction Unit and conducted by Road-Con, Inc.

This project includes:

  • Repairs to the existing abutments and substructure
  • Demolition and removal of the existing bridge superstructure
  • Construction of a new, multi-girder superstructure including prestressed concrete beams, reinforced concrete deck, and protective barriers and fencing
  • Reconstruction of bridge approaches including new moment slabs
  • New curb and sidewalk
  • Replacement of existing Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) and Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW) utility infrastructure

StreetsDOT thanks the public for their patience and reminds everyone traveling near construction zones to slow down, pay attention, and follow all directions.

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