PHILADELPHIA (June 11, 2025) – SEPTA will rehabilitate five bridges along the Chestnut Hill East Regional Rail Line beginning on Sunday, June 15 through Tuesday, September 2. As a result of this improvement project, the Chestnut Hill East Line will be suspended during this timeframe – meaning no trains will run on the line.
In addition, construction is underway at Chestnut Hill East Station to make it fully compliant with the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act. Improvements include high-level platforms, new lighting, and a stormwater management system.
SEPTA will provide additional service on the Chestnut Hill West Line to accommodate Chestnut Hill East riders. On weekdays, three additional inbound and outbound trains will provide 30-minute service during peak hours, and hourly service during off-peak hours. On weekends, nine inbound and 10 outbound trains will provide hourly service. Riders may also use the Route 23 bus, which makes frequent stops and provides access to Center City. The Route 18 bus is an alternative choice for those who do not require direct service to Center City.
“With the end of school and the start of summer quickly approaching, we will be ramping up our construction and maintenance efforts,” said SEPTA General Manager Scott A. Sauer. “This is a critical time for us to maintain and improve our infrastructure. The Chestnut Hill East Bridge Rehabilitation Program is the most significant of the planned summer work, but we will be working on projects across the system to enhance service for our customers.”
This project includes the following bridges:
- Wayne Avenue Bridge
- Logan Street Bridge
- Chew Avenue Bridge
- Mt. Pleasant Avenue Bridge
- Cresheim Valley Drive Bridges
SEPTA owns and maintains more than 350 bridges. Many of the structures were constructed in the late 1800s and early 1900s. The Chestnut Hill East Bridge Rehabilitation Program is part of SEPTA’s Capital Program, and consists of restoring the bridges to a state of good repair and extending their useful life.
More details about the project, including the planned improvements for each bridge, can be found in this fact sheet. For more information about SEPTA, visit septa.org, follow @SEPTA, or download the official SEPTA app.
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