Germantown Av construction through 5/23

The closure zone will be moving next week, with no changes to the closure through the weekend. Access to the LTSP campus for Commencement will not be impeded, other than the closure on Germantown Avenue in the area of the Trolley Car Diner. See www.Ltsp.edu/germantownave for current directions to campus from many points.

NEXT WEEK AND THE CLOSURES:
It is again possible to walk between Mt. Airy and Chestnut Hill, though the sidewalk may be redirected around the construction closure.

The week of 5/18 is a transition week for the closures. The current closure will be opened, based on current plans, and the next closure will begin on or around May 21. At that point, access to the Trolley Car Diner will be from Chestnut Hill, and access to New Covenant Campus will be from Mt. Airy. The Diner plans to put up signage to direct traffic when that transition occurs.

The closure on or around May 21 will be from the southernmost entrance to Trolley Car Diner to just north of McPherson Street (all north of LTSP). Rain might delay this transition somewhat, so please be flexible in getting to where you need to go. This closure is anticipated to last for 8 weeks. There will be pedestrian access throughout.

WORK OUTSIDE THE CLOSURES:
Right now, work continues in the McPherson intersection area to prepare for the change in closures. Storm and sewage work will then continue on the east side up to Gowen Avenue. This work cannot be done in the rain, so precipitation might delay progress.

Also, there will be continued work on the old stone bridge just south of the intersection of Germantown Avenue with Cresheim Valley Road, as bridge repairs are finished and the green area is restored. This work will not affect traffic, but there will be vehicles parked on the shoulder at some points.

SAVE THE AVENUE COALITION: Remember that all businesses remain open during the construction project. Visit the Save the Avenue Web site, www.savetheave.org, for updated information, including special promotions and information on how you can support the community's merchants.