Commuters looking to access the Schuylkill River Trail at Race Street will need to make alternate plans, officials announced. Due to a malfunctioning of the electric gates at the railroad crossing, the Department of Streets is temporarily closing the entrance. The closure was enforced on Wednesday, July 3, and it will last until necessary repairs are completed, scheduled to start the week of July 8, as reported by the City of Philadelphia.
For those dependent on this access for their daily commute, several alternative routes have been proposed. Cyclists and pedestrians can use the access ramp at Market Street. While crossing the Schuylkill River, making the entrance on Martin Luther King Drive across from the Art Museum is another viable option. Additionally, users may take the stairs at Walnut Street or the pedestrian bridge in Schuylkill River Park, at Locust Street, and points south, Department of Streets Commissioner Kristin Del Rossi stated in the release.
To ease the disruption caused by this closure, crews from the Department of Streets have made commitments to dedicating their efforts to minimizing the inconvenience faced by the affected commuters. Residents have been asked for their patience and cooperation as the necessary work is undertaken to ensure the long-term safety and usability of the trail.
