Post Crossing
Saint Joseph’s is prioritizing and moving ahead with achieving a key component of the campus master plan: a pedestrian underpass that will provide a safe and direct connection between the two sides of City Avenue. The project includes the construction of a bridge structure beneath City Avenue to allow for a 21-foot-wide, ADA-accessible pathway, which will be named Post Crossing in honor of distinguished alumnus John R. Post ’60, for his longtime support of the University.
Saint Joseph's faculty, students and staff cross City Avenue to reach their destinations on either side of campus many times per day. The West Philadelphia and Lower Merion communities frequently also use these intersections to gain access to the picturesque campus for recreation. It is common to see people jogging, pushing strollers, and walking dogs across the campus, and ultimately across City Avenue.
To date the University has already received $6 million in public funding. PennDot and The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania have each committed $3 million each to advance this project, as it will impact not just the University but also the surrounding neighborhoods and commuters on City Avenue.
Timeline
The construction schedule for the pedestrian underpass:
- COMPLETE: City Avenue Utility Relocations
- COMPLETE: City Avenue Bridge Construction
- April 2024 - September 2024: Right-of Way Improvements and On-Campus Sitework
Live Stream
Latest Construction Alerts
05/14/24 Update:
Bridge erection is complete and two travel lanes in each direction (Northbound and Southbound) have been restored. The Cardinal Ave detour remains in place. There are outstanding right-of-way improvements (curb, sidewalk, and signaling) that will require lane restrictions throughout the summer. Reference Latest Traffic Alerts for the most current information.
Latest Traffic Alerts
05/14/24 Update:
Turning movements to and/or from City and Cardinal are currently restricted. Vehicles aiming to turn left onto Cardinal Avenue from City Avenue Southbound (towards Lancaster Avenue) are directed to detour at 54th Street. Vehicles aiming to turn right onto Cardinal Avenue from City Avenue Northbound (towards 76) are directed to detour at 59th Street.
Project Team
Wadell Ridley, ’19, MBA
Assistant Vice President, Government and Community Relations
Designers - Jacobs Engineering
- David Phelan PE
- Ryan Binder PE
- Dominic Marchesano PE
Contractor - A/P Construction:
- Frank Pizzi PE
Noise Consultant - Dayton Services
- Joseph Witman PE