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PATCO news release, 6/8/17:

 

16th & Locust Street NW Corridor Closed

 

The concourse to the 16th & Locust northwest corner remains closed indefinitely while the City of Philadelphia inspects a protruding wall and makes repairs.

The concourse was closed on May 30, 2017 after a DRPA/PATCO police officer on patrol noticed cracks in the wall. It was reported and appropriate PATCO maintenance responded to inspect and take action to close the corridor.

As a safety precaution, PATCO management said the concourse was closed due to the possibility of tiles falling off.

An engineering consultant for the City of Philadelphia was at the site on June 5, 2017 and performed selective demolition work. The consultant indicated the wall is stable and has bulged slightly and has some minor cracks due to water and vibration above.

PATCO management is in constant contact with the City of Philadelphia tracking the progress of the project.

At this time, it is not known when this area will reopen.

 

 

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LATE POST

Patco news release - date unknown:

 

16th & Locust Street NW Corridor Temporarily Reopens

 

On June 10, 2017, the City of Philadelphia installed a temporary wall at the 16th & Locust Street NW corridor to allow tunnel access to the public while the wall undergoes permanent repairs.

The corridor was initially closed for safety concerns on May 30, 2017 after cracks were discovered on the wall.

PATCO has been constant contact with the City of Philadelphia on the efforts of the permanent repairs.

At this time, it is not known when this area will temporarily close again for the permanent repairs.