Current Penn Medicine traffic alerts
All of the following items have the potential to create traffic, congestion, or parking shortages.
If you have questions about these alerts, call us at 800-789-7366 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday to Friday, or visit this page for updates.
Medical Drive closure near Penn Presbyterian
A large proton therapy expansion project at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center is affecting traffic near the hospital. To support the project, Medical Drive will be closed until further notice. Patients and visitors should use the Filbert Street detour to access the Main Hospital entrance and Visitor Parking Garage.
During construction, SEPTA’s LUCY Gold Route and LUCY Green Route will have temporary stops at 38th and Filbert streets. Visit SEPTA’s LUCY Gold Route and LUCY Green Route pages for schedules and more information.
The multi-year proton therapy expansion project includes the demolition of the Medical Office Building, realignment of Medical Drive, and new building construction.
Perelman Center construction project
To help alleviate traffic and improve the overall patient experience, the Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine will begin construction in March 2026. The project is expected to last about 1 year.
The work will be done in phases to help minimize the impact to patients during the construction period.
From March 10 to April 14, 2026, construction will be done on the island within the Perelman Center driveway. This will not impact the amount of space on the driveway or sidewalks. Traffic due to this phase of the project is expected to be minimal.
We will keep this page up to date with the latest information to help you prepare for your visit.