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South Street Bridge Now Closed

As of 9:30am Wednesday morning, December 8th, 2008 - the South Street Bridge will officially be closed for the next 2 years for a complete reconstruction.

How Will This Affect Your Commute?
- Commuting via the Walnut Street bridge detour route will most likely double, if not triple commute times by car and bus.
- Walking from the UPenn Campus to 22nd and South Street will take approx. 15 minutes.
- Riding a bike can greatly reduce your commute!

Need an Alternate Solution? Bike.
Biking to work or school is a healthy and sustainable way of commuting. Whether you're going to dust off the old Schwinn in the basement or you'd like to shop around for some new wheels- stop by the shop and let us know how we can help you get through the next 2 years of congestion and detours.

We have a large selection of bicycles (to meet every budget), helmets, locks, lights, clothing, bags, and more - to make your commute more enjoyable.

Need Some Direction?
Here are some helpful links that we think you may find useful:

• Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia
• BCGP official news release about the South Street Bridge Closure.
• BCGP blog posts about the South Street Bridge Closure.
• UPenn Division of Public Safety - South Street Bridge Closure Information, detour routes, and maps.
• Walk Jog Run - Interactive maps, routes, and paths for exercising and commuting.
• Philadelphia Streets Department - South Street Bridge Project (Official web site)