📢 Public Review Period Now Open for the Route 352 & U.S. 1 Roadway Improvements Project in Delaware County

PennDOT has announced the availability of the Draft Planning and Environmental Linkages (PEL) Study for the Route 352 (Middletown Road) and U.S. 1 Roadway Improvements Project in Middletown Township.

The project aims to improve safety and reduce congestion at the Cloverleaf Interchange between U.S. 1 and Route 352, while also enhancing the surrounding roadway network, including Baltimore Pike and Route 452.

Community members are encouraged to review the study and provide feedback. Comments must be submitted by July 17, 2026.

📍 Review the study online: pa352us1delco.com
📝 Submit comments online or at designated review locations in Middletown Township and Newtown Square.

Your feedback will help shape the future of transportation in Delaware County.

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SEPTA today announced its infrastructure improvements at NRG Station and other key locations in preparation for the thousands of FIFA World Cup fans expected to take the system to the matches.

The  is the best way for fans to get to Philadelphia Stadium (Lincoln Financial Field) via NRG Station.

In order to ensure a good experience at the Sports Complex, SEPTA advanced some scheduled capital enhancements to NRG Station, including:

• Platform resurfacing
• New roof
• New ventilation system
• Enhanced lighting
• Waterproofing improvements
• New wayfinding signage

“SEPTA is ready to show that our first-class transit system is ready for world-class events,” said SEPTA General Manager Scott A. Sauer. “With SEPTA’s long-term funding still unsettled, we were strategic and cost-conscious when allocating resources for system improvements ahead of these events, and we managed to find a balance that will benefit customers for the short- and long-term.”

SEPTA has been a transit industry leader in pursuing naming rights agreements for its stations. These innovative sponsorships deliver improvements for customers while offsetting everyday costs. For the last nine years, SEPTA has enjoyed a great partnership with NRG.

“As a hometown energy provider, NRG is proud to support the city during this exciting summer and join partners like SEPTA to help keep this city moving,” said Keri Murschell, Director of Community & Sponsorship Marketing at NRG. “That same commitment drives how we show up every day for our customers and communities through continued investments across Philadelphia.”

SEPTA also made improvements to other stations that will be heavily used for the World Cup, America 250 events, the MLB All-Star Game, and other festivities:

• City Hall Station: Fare line and lighting enhancements and platform resurfacing
• South Broad Concourse: New cameras, bi-directional roto-gates, cashier booth and wayfinding signage
• 2nd St Station: Headhouse rehabilitation
• Fern Rock Transit Center: Enhanced lighting and painting of the pedestrian bridge that connects Regional Rail and the B
• Center City Regional Rail Stations: Enhanced lighting and painting
• Oregon Station: New roof, ventilation system and enhanced lighting

FIFA Service Information

SEPTA is providing additional service for the six matches, as well as the FIFA Fan Festival at Lemon Hill.

Metro Service on Match Days

For each match, SEPTA will offer extra  trips to and from NRG Station. Airbnb is sponsoring free rides home from NRG Station that will begin at halftime and continue for two hours following the end of the match.

The expected ridership for each match is approximately 31,000, and SEPTA will be able to move about 15,000 people per hour on the  with the extra service and capacity. Riders should expect longer than normal lines at NRG Station.

On match days, the  and  will operate overnight, with trains running every 30 minutes to select stations.

Regional Rail Service on Match Days

On match days, the last regularly scheduled trains will be extended on the Wilmington/Newark Line to provide service from Center City to Claymont Transit Center.

On June 19 and July 4, most Regional Rail lines will provide additional late-night service.

Bus Service for Fan Festival

SEPTA will provide additional service on Bus Routes 32 and 48, which serve the Lemon Hill area for the FIFA Fan Festival. Both routes will provide frequent weekday service, every 15 minutes or less, from 6 am to 9 pm.

For more details about FIFA World Cup service, visit septa.org/2026-events.

Safety & Security

SEPTA Transit Police are working closely with Philadelphia Police and other regional and federal law enforcement partners to ensure safe travel.

There will be SEPTA Transit police officers assigned to each match on game days. Units will be added to trains and stations. SEPTA encourages riders to utilize the SEPTA app to report safety and security issues discreetly

Employee Ambassadors

SEPTA is launching a new, hands-on customer service training initiative for all employees who will be out on the system assisting riders. More than 700 employees will cover over 1,100 ambassador shifts.

Cleaning & Maintenance

More than 700 cleaners and maintenance personnel will be deployed strategically to keep stations and vehicles clean.

SEPTA will also utilize new initiatives like “pit crews” that perform mid-route cleaning of  and  cars throughout the service day. Stations will be closely monitored during peak usage to address issues as soon as possible.

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PHILADELPHIA (June 2, 2026) – Today SEPTA announced the reopening of the South Broad Concourse, the underground corridor that connects 15th St/City Hall stations to Walnut-Locust Station.

Starting today, the concourse will open 15 minutes after the first train leaves Fern Rock Transit Center and close 30 minutes after the last train. The reopening comes in time to accommodate this summer’s major events. It will remain open permanently.

“We are excited to reopen this important connection that provides riders with easier access to our services at the heart of the system,” said SEPTA General Manager Scott A. Sauer. “Reopening the concourse will help reduce the pedestrian traffic at the streel level when large crowds are expected during FIFA World Cup matches, the MLB All-Star Game and America’s 250th birthday celebration.”

The South Broad Concourse has been closed since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Over the last few years, SEPTA has bolstered staffing of cleaners as well as the ranks of SEPTA Transit Police. This allowed the Authority to plan for the reopening and ensure the concourse could be maintained and kept safe, secure and clean long-term.

SEPTA also made improvements to the concourse, including new cameras, bi-directional roto-gates, cashier booth and wayfinding signage.

FIFA Service Information

SEPTA is preparing to welcome FIFA World Cup fans to Philadelphia and the region by providing additional service for the six matches, as well as the FIFA Fan Festival at Lemon Hill.

Metro Service on Match Days

For each match, SEPTA will offer extra  trips to and from NRG Station. Airbnb is sponsoring free rides home from NRG Station that will begin at halftime and continue for two hours following the end of the match.

The expected ridership for each match is approximately 31,000, and SEPTA will be able to move about 15,000 people per hour on the  with the extra service and capacity. Riders should expect longer than normal lines at NRG Station.

On match days, the  and  will operate overnight, with trains running every 30 minutes to select stations.

Regional Rail Service on Match Days

On match days, the last regularly scheduled trains will be extended on the Wilmington/Newark Line to provide service from Center City to Claymont Transit Center.

On June 19 and July 4, most Regional Rail lines will provide additional late-night service.

Bus Service for Fan Festival

SEPTA will provide additional service on Bus Routes 32 and 48, which serve the Lemon Hill area for the FIFA Fan Festival. Both routes will provide frequent weekday service, every 15 minutes or less, from 6 am to 9 pm.

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SEPTA is preparing to welcome FIFA World Cup fans to Philadelphia and the region by providing additional service for the six matches, as well as the FIFA Fan Festival at Lemon Hill.

“We are thrilled to accommodate the thousands of visitors expected to take our system for safe, reliable, and convenient service to the FIFA World Cup events,” said SEPTA General Manager Scott A. Sauer. “SEPTA’s robust multimodal network was a key factor in Philadelphia’s selection as a host city, and we are ready to rise to the occasion.”

Additional Service for the Matches

For each match, SEPTA will offer extra B [Broad Street Line] trips to and from NRG Station.

The expected ridership for each match is approximately 31,000, and SEPTA will be able to move about 15,000 people per hour on the B with the extra service and capacity.

On match days, the B and L [Market-Frankford Line] will operate overnight, with trains running every 30 minutes to select stations.

Following the match on June 14, SEPTA will hold the last Regional Rail trains of the night on all lines except Chestnut Hill West. On June 19, additional Regional Rail trains will run in the 1 a.m. hour.

Additional Service for Festival

SEPTA will provide additional service on Bus Routes 32 and 48, which serve the Lemon Hill area for the FIFA Fan Festival.

Both routes will provide frequent weekday service, every 15 minutes or less, from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Ways to Pay & Free Rides Home

The cost for riding SEPTA to the FIFA World Cup matches will stay the same as any other trip: $2.90 on the B.

Airbnb is sponsoring free rides home from NRG Station that will begin at halftime and continue for two hours following the end of the match. SEPTA offers a variety of convenient payment options, including contactless. Customers on all modes – buses, subways, trolleys, and Regional Rail – can easily tap their credit/debit card or mobile wallet at a validator to pay the fares for up to five riders.

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SEPTA is launching its multi-rider feature for contactless payments starting on Friday, May 8. This means customers on all modes – buses, subways, trolleys, and Regional Rail – can easily tap their credit/debit card or mobile wallet at a validator to pay the fares for up to five riders.

Up until now, this feature was only available when using a SEPTA Key card. Expanding it to contactless payments offers more convenience for groups who may not want to plan their trips in advance, purchase a physical Key card, or use cash to pay their fares – just tap and go.

In addition to the added convenience for regular riders, the launch comes in time for SEPTA to welcome visitors from across the country and the world for the PGA Championship, FIFA World Cup, MLB All Star Game, and exciting events this summer to celebrate America’s 250th birthday.

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SEPTA gathered with elected officials and other stakeholders to cut the ribbon at the new Ardmore Station on the Paoli/Thorndale Regional Rail Line. Service to the new station, located at 39 Station Ave, began on March 23.

The station was rebuilt as part of SEPTA’s Station Accessibility Program, making it fully ADA accessible with new elevators, ramps, and high-level platforms.

“We are excited to welcome riders to the new Ardmore Station,” said SEPTA Board Chair Kenneth E. Lawrence Jr. “I want to thank the Ardmore community and our federal, state, and local funding partners for their support and patience throughout this project. This new station will enhance the experience of taking Regional Rail to Ardmore or transferring from the many nearby bus routes.”

Ardmore is one of the most heavily-traveled stations on the Paoli/Thorndale Line, which has the highest Regional Rail ridership with an average of more than 14,000 weekday passenger trips.

In addition to the accessibility enhancements, other improvements include the new inbound station building; outbound shelters; passenger amenities; new lighting, signage, and landscaping; and stormwater management.

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Update as of 9 am January 26: Bus and Metro service are being restored line by line as conditions allow, following a Monday schedule. Please check your individual route status at SEPTA.org/alerts for details. Regional Rail remains suspended, but will follow a Saturday schedule once it is safe to do so.

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New Regional Rail schedules go into effect Sunday, February 1, 2026. SEPTA updates its Regional Rail schedules four times per year to improve reliability and adjust for capital projects and infrastructure improvements.

Highlights

• These new Regional Rail schedules include minor increases in service to the Wilmington, Trenton and Chestnut Hill East lines, and added frequency from Wayne Junction directly to the Airport.
• Overall, however, this is a relatively minor schedule change. The most significant service changes that riders will notice continue to come from the ongoing increase in vehicle availability following federally-mandated inspections and repairs. This allows for more cars per train, less crowding and fewer skipped stops.
• Continuous welded rail work on the Fox Chase Line requires shuttle bus substitution until Friday, April 3. Bus service replaces trains between Fox Chase and Wayne Junction stations on weekdays only from 9 am – 2:30 pm daily.

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A severe winter storm is expected to impact Pennsylvania, bringing snow, ice, strong winds, and hazardous travel conditions this weekend. Roadways may become snow-covered and icy, with reduced visibility and possible travel delays.

PennDOT crews will be treating roadways, but drivers are urged to avoid unnecessary travel during the storm when possible.

If you must travel:

• Slow down and increase following distance
• Clear snow and ice from your entire vehicle
• Use headlights in low visibility
• Carry a winter emergency kit
• Stay at least 6 car lengths behind snowplows and never pass a plow unless absolutely necessary
• Check road conditions before traveling at 511PA

Conditions may change rapidly. Stay informed, plan ahead, and use caution to help keep Pennsylvania’s roads safe.