Garrett Ave. Is Closed While SEPTA Removes A Bridge

RADNOR TOWNSIHP, PA — SEPTA said it must close Garrett Avenue Thursday through Sunday in order to remove a bridge; most of the bridge removal is happening Saturday.

A crane is required to remove the bridge, so during the times when the crane is moved in and out, Garrett Avenue will need to be closed entirely, SEPTA explained in a news release. Closures are anticipated for Friday morning and Sunday afternoon and should take about 2 hours each time. They will be managed by the Radnor Police Department.

Starting at 9 a.m. Thursday, Garrett Avenue will close and will remain closed until 6 p.m. Sunday night, SEPTA announced. On Saturday during daylight hours only, SEPTA will remove a structurally deficient bridge near Garrett Hill Station on the Norristown High Speed Line.

SEPTA said there will be temporary parking restrictions on Garrett Avenue near Lancaster Avenue and the entrance to Emlen Tunnell Park parking lot, from 9 p.m. Thursday until 6 p.m. on Sunday.

There will be no parking in the lot during the hours of the parking restriction. SEPTA has asked that all cars be removed on Thursday.

Most of the bridge removal work will be done during daylight hours on Saturday, SEPTA said.

In the event of inclement weather or unforeseen conditions, this work will be completed the following day, March 28, the news release said.

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