Road closures begin ahead of presidential debate in Philly NBC10 Philadelphia [Video]

Some roads near the National Consitution Center in Philadelphia are now closed this weekend and will stay closed leading up to Tuesday’s presidential debate.

City officials announced that lane closures and parking restrictions are in effect starting on Saturday, Sept. 7 and going until the area is cleared on Wednesday, Sept. 11.

Officials said there will be mass transit detours and closures for car and pedestrian traffic. There may even be rolling street closures.

Saturday, Sept. 7 through Monday, Sept. 9

• Increases in traffic are expected
• Temporary lane closures are in effect in the area near and around the National Constitution Center

Tuesday, Sept. 10 and Wednesday, Sept. 11

• Streets will be closed from Arch to Market streets between 4th and 7th streets.
• Car and pedestrian traffic will be allowed on 4th and Market streets.
• The 6th Street exit of Interstate 676 eastbound will be closed
• Interstate 676 should stay open but may close if necessary.
• Access to the eastbound lanes for the Ben Franklin Bridge …