Department of Streets Announces Indefinite Closure of East Wyoming Avenue Bridge over Frankford Creek and Juniata Golf Course

PHILADELPHIA - The City of Philadelphia Department of Streets today closed the East Wyoming Avenue Bridge over Frankford Creek, Fishers Lane/I Street, and the Juniata Golf Course, between Maple Lane and Ramona Avenue, under Section 4902(a) of the PA Vehicle Code, effective Tuesday, December 10, 2024.

The closure is necessary due to deficient portions of the steel support beams which cannot safely carry the legal loads. To ensure the safety of the traveling public, the bridge will be closed to all traffic. To ensure the safety of the traveling public, the roadway portion of the bridge is closed to all traffic.

Warning signage will be installed along Wyoming Avenue and Castor Avenue to alert the traveling public. The Wyoming Avenue roadway will be barricaded at both ends of the bridge and advanced bridge closed signs will be posted at Maple Lane and Ramona Avenue. A detour will be posted for this closure as follows: Eastbound - Wyoming Avenue to Whitaker Avenue to Luzerne Street to G Street to Hunting Park Avenue to Castor Avenue and for Westbound traffic: Castor Avenue to Hunting Park Avenue to G Street to Luzerne Street to Whitaker Avenue to Wyoming Avenue.

The sidewalks will remain open, and the public will continue to have access to the trail below the bridge.

The Streets Department thanks the residents and motorists in advance for their patience and cooperation during this disruption.

We will continue to post updates on our social media platforms: Facebook, Twitter/X, and Instagram. Direct constituents are directed to email [email protected] with any questions.