Crews are constructing a security barrier wall made up primarily of fencing, with a small concrete section, along the east side of the Regional Rail tracks at Fern Rock Transit Center. The purpose of this project is to secure SEPTA Right-of-Way for safer traffic in the area.
Project Location and Hours
The work is taking place between Godfrey Avenue and Olney Avenue near Fern Rock Transit Center.
Work began with tree clearing and will move on to fence installation in mid-December. Overall, the project is anticipated to take one year to complete.
Normal construction hours are 7 am to 5 pm Mondays-Fridays. No weekend or nighttime work is currently planned; however, if this changes, local residents will be notified.
Impact on Area
Neither SEPTA service nor local traffic will not be impacted by this work.
Those living east of the Regional Rail tracks can safely access Fern Rock Transit Center via Godfrey Avenue., Olney Avenue, as well as 10th Street & Nedro Avenue.
Nearby residents can expect to see heavy machinery and hear typical construction noise while work is proceeding.
Project Details
The barrier consists primarily of mesh fencing. A smaller section made of concrete (similar to highway barriers) will be built along the length of the 5900 block of N. Franklin Street.
This map illustrates the specifics of the project.
The red line indicates where fencing will be installed, and the blue line indicates where the concrete barrier will be built.
