Drivers along the Ben Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia should be aware that a construction project at Logan Square could cause some traffic issues along the roadway for the next few months. <\/p>\n
PennDOT officials have announced that, starting Monday, Dec. 1, 2025, crews will begin a sidewalk and curb improvement project along the parkway, at Logan Square, between 18th and 20th streets, that will cause weekday lane closures in that area. <\/p>\n
In order to do the sidewalk installations, along with inlet and stormwater pipe installations, there will be a lane closure along the Ben Franklin Parkway, in both directions in that area, from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on weekdays, officials said, from Monday through Tuesday, May 19, 2026. <\/p>\n
Officials said that, during construction, the Logan Circle sidewalk and access to Swann Fountain will be closed to the public. <\/p>\n
Additionally, the following vehicle lanes will be closed:<\/p>\n
Inside lane around Logan Circle<\/p>\n
Left inbound lane of Benjamin Franklin Parkway<\/p>\n
Left lane of 19th Street north of the Circle<\/p>\n
This project, officials said, will reconstruct the 15-foot-wide outer sidewalk around the circle at Logan Square and will install eight ADA ramps. <\/p>\n
The area will also get updated curbs and reconstructed drainage inlets.<\/p>\n
PennDOT said that drivers through that area should allow themselves extra travel time as there could be traffic delays near the work area. <\/p>\n