Construction to close Vine Street intersection in Center City for months. What to know

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced that construction will close the Vine Street intersection with 9th Street for several months.

The closure will begin on Monday, October 20, and is scheduled to end on Tuesday, February 3, 2026.

During the closure, officials stated that westbound Vine Street motorists will be directed to use Callowhill Street, Ridge Avenue, 10th Street and Vine Street. Eastbound Vine Street motorists will be directed to use Arch Street, 11th Street, and Vine Street.

Officials said motorists need to allow themselves extra time when traveling near the work area. Significant backups and delays are expected.

This is all a part of $8.5 million project to improve safety along a section of Vine Street in Center City Philadelphia, according to PennDOT.

“As part of this safety project, PennDOT will implement several pedestrian and cyclist improvements on Vine Street. The project will include a road diet (reducing the number of lanes from three to two) along Vine Street in both directions between 8th Street and Broad Street (Route 611), upgrading traffic signals; installing ADA-compliant curb ramps, bump-outs, and bike lanes; and performing a complete mill and overlay of the roadway,” PennDOT wrote in a news release.

For more information, you can visit the Vine Street Corridor Safety Improvements project page.