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TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS ON BRIDGE: Ongoing... The Platt Bridge and its approach spans on Route 291 are reduced from two lanes to one in each direction from February 2012 through June 2014. Occasional weekday closures of the bridge occur between 12:01 a.m. and 5 a.m. during certain phases of construction. Commercial trucks over 14,000 pounds and vehicles with a placarded amount of hazardous materials are prohibited from traveling on the George C. Platt Memorial Bridge (Route 291) over the Schuylkill River in Southwest Philadelphia for two years starting on May 7, 2012. SPEED LIMIT: The speed limit on the Platt Bridge is reduced to 35 mph during construction. The normal speed limit is 45 mph.

This is the main vehicular route between University City &  Philadelphia International Airport.

DETOUR ROUTE Map

Detour signs will direct motorists around the Platt Bridge, which carries four lanes of Route 291 (Penrose Avenue) over the Schuylkill River, during the overnight closures.