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.
Spruce Street closed between 34th and 38th
Spruce Street is closed between 34th and 38th streets until further notice because of a water main break. The road closure is affecting traffic near the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine, and The Clifton Center for Medical Breakthroughs.
Crews are working to complete repairs as soon as possible, but the road closure may last for several weeks.
Please expect heavy traffic and delays when traveling in West Philadelphia and University City. If possible, consider using public transportation. If you are driving to your appointment, be sure to allow extra time to arrive and plan your route in advance.
View more information about traffic, directions, and parking:
- Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
- Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine
- The Clifton Center for Medical Breakthroughs
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.