PHILADELPHIA – On Saturday, January 19, 2019, two rallies in support of the “Women’s March” movement will take place on portions of Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Love Park (JFK Plaza), Eakins Oval, and the east apron of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. There will be two stage locations, one of the east apron of the Philadelphia Museum of Art facing east, and one at Love Park (JFK Plaza) facing west. To ensure the safety of participants and the public, road closures and parking restrictions will be implemented. Delays can be expected during the course of the event. Motorists are advised to avoid the area by using alternate routes and allow for extra driving time in areas near the event. Please refrain from double-parking, which creates congestion, limits traffic flow and is illegal. Road Closures The following streets will be closed starting at 5:00AM until approximately 5:00PM on Saturday, January 19:
Starting at 5:00AM on Saturday, January 19, inbound (eastbound) traffic on Kelly Drive must exit Kelly Drive at Fairmount Avenue due to the closure of the outer lanes on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Those wishing to access the west side of the Philadelphia Museum of Art may continue to 25th Street and turn right on Anne d’Harnoncourt Drive. Those wishing to access the Barnes Foundation should follow Fairmount Avenue to Pennsylvania Avenue and turn right, following Pennsylvania Avenue to 21st Street. Turn right at 21st Street and make the first left onto Callowhill Street to access the Barnes Foundation parking lot. Streets will be serviced and reopened as attendees disperse. It is expected that a number of the affected streets listed above will be opened to vehicular traffic prior to 5:00PM. Benjamin Franklin Parkway cross traffic will be permitted on the following numbered streets as conditions allow:
Attendees are advised to use caution when crossing streets. Please follow traffic signals and obey instruction provided by the Philadelphia Police Department. The Philadelphia Museum of Art and other Parkway institutions will remain open for business on Saturday, January 19, 2018. Visitors are encouraged to check individual websites for hours of operation. The Franklin Institute will remain open for business on Saturday, January 19. The main entrance on 20th Street will be open, and guests driving into the area are encouraged to utilize the Franklin Institute’s parking garage. The parking garage can be accessed by traveling eastbound on Winter Street from either 22nd Street or the I-676 off-ramp. Vehicles will be directed to turn right at 21st and Winter Streets, and the garage entrance is on 21st Street on the left. View the road closures and parking restrictions relating to Love Park (JFK Plaza). View the road closures and parking restrictions relating to the Oval. Parking Restrictions
Please obey all “Temporary No Parking” signs. Vehicles parked in these locations during posted hours will be relocated. Public Transportation Public Safety Information In addition, the public should expect congestion in the area. If you are attending the event, make a plan regarding driving, public transit, parking, and supervision of children. Be prepared to wait to enter and exit the area. We recommend that attendees wear comfortable, weather-appropriate attire. For tips and general information about being prepared and ready at special events, read the Special Event Safety Guide before you attend. |
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