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Constitution House Marker Dedication Bus Detours & Road Closures, Apr. 18 

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Constitution House marks the site of Miss Dalley’s boarding house, where Gouverneur Morris drafted the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution when he stayed there during the Constitutional Convention. The boarding house was a popular meeting place for delegates to Congress and other leaders of the Revolutionary era and many signers of both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. A historical marker will be erected to honor Morris and his contribution to our nation’s founding, followed by a reception at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania.

Getting to the Event

If you’re headed to the dedication event, SEPTA is a great way to ensure you arrive on time. Constitution House is located in Old City on the east side of Philadelphia. To get there, take the [L] and exit at 2nd St Station, just a block away from the event. Alternatively, bus routes 21, 42 and 57 also offer stops close by.

If you’re taking PATCO into Philadelphia from New Jersey, exit at 8th & Market Street Station. 

You can also use plan.septa.org for real-time trip planning to and from the event.

Road Closures

To facilitate the dedication, Market Street between 2nd and 3rd Streets will be blocked off to traffic, which will impact SEPTA’s bus service until 2:30 pm. The full list of affected routes is below; for specific details on the detours, please visit SEPTA’s Alerts and Detours page.

SEPTA Bus Route Detours

Saturday, April 18
10:15 am to 2:30 pm

  • Route 17
  • Route 44
  • Route 48

Convenient Ways to Pay

Contactless – Simpler, Faster, Accepted on All SEPTA Networks

Credit, debit or mobile payments are accepted on all SEPTA networks (Bus, Metro and Regional Rail) at any turnstile or farebox with a simple tap on the validator.

Riders are encouraged to load funds on Key cards before the event. For more information about SEPTA Key, visit www.septa.org.

Multi-Rider is available on all SEPTA services and allows up to 5 passengers traveling together to pay with a single SEPTA Key card.

SEPTA ended the sale of Key Tix on March 2. The final date that previously purchased Key Tix will be accepted is August 28.

SEPTA accepts cash for travel on bus, Metro and Regional Rail; exact fare is required for bus and Metro.

  • Transit Quick Trip: Customers at Metro stations may purchase a Quick Trip ticket, from Fare Kiosks, for a single one-way ride on the [L] Market-Frankford Line, [B] Broad Street Line, [T] Trolleys and the [M] Norristown High Speed Line. Learn more about Transit/Metro Quick Trips.
  • Regional Rail Quick Trip: Customers may purchase a Quick Trip ticket from Conductors aboard trains. The conductor will issue a Quick Trip, needed to exit Center City Philadelphia Stations (valid 2 hours from time of purchase). Learn more about Regional Rail Quick Trips.

PATCO riders traveling to Philadelphia from New Jersey can use their PATCO Freedom Share card for travel on SEPTA Metro and buses for $2.90 per trip. Card must be purchased from PATCO and loaded with funds in advance.

Parking Pro Tip

Download the SEPTA Park app before you head out. All SEPTA lots and garages charge for daily-use parking—this includes nights and weekends. Payment must be made using the SEPTA Park app, via text or at the kiosks. To avoid violations, please be sure you’ve paid for enough time. SEPTA allows overnight parking at most Regional Rail stations, [M] Norristown High Speed Line stations, and at Fern Rock TC and 69th St TC parking lots.

The SEPTA app allows you to think ahead with an integrated trip planner, view nearby stations and routes, save your favorite routes and much more; available to download in the App Store or Google Play Store.

View alerts, advisories and detours across the system. To get the latest service news, call Customer Service at 215-580-7800 or follow SEPTA @SEPTA.