Repair work on Lincoln Drive begins Feb 7

West Mt. Airy Neighbors sent out this advisory about construction work planned for Lincoln Drive.

Emergency repair work begins on Tuesday, February 7 along Lincoln Drive between Rittenhouse Street & Forbidden Drive.
The stone/masonry retaining walls in this area were damaged by last year’s record rainfalls. The work is expected to take two months. The parking areas on the southbound side will be closed. The Park Trail between Forbidden Drive & the Pabst Lane Bridge will be closed to pedestrians & bicyclists. There will be some vehicular lane closings during off-peak hours.Check local traffic reports & updates if you’re planning to use Lincoln Drive.

No detours are planned.

For further info, contact the Streets Department at 215-686-5560.

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