Going to Philly? CHOP? DNC? expect road closures this week

Whether you’re going to Philadelphia for the Democratic National Convention, making an urgent trip to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, you can expect some difficult maneuvering as you negotiate the Philly transit system. See website for current conditions. By road or rail, travel options will be limited during the convention which runs Monday through Thursday at the Wells Fargo Center in South Philadelphia. The convention is expected to lure some 50,000 delegates,
guests and members of the media to the City of Brotherly Love. PennDOT Launches Website for DNC Travel “The convention will bring thousands of delegates, media and visitors to Philadelphia and this site will help everyone keep on top of changing traffic conditions and information about street closures and restrictions,” Governor Tom Wolf said in a statement. “As we did with last year’s Papal visit, my administration has worked very hard to assist travelers during this important national event.”