Road Reconfiguration Project on West End of Campus

The University will begin construction on the re-configuration of University, Woodland and Baltimore Avenues between 38th & 39th Streets (area adjacent to the Old Vet Quadrangle and VA Hospital). This re-configuration will provide for a significant improvement in pedestrian, bicycle and vehicular safety as well as moderate improvements in traffic flow. Work is planned to start late this month (December 2003) and continue through mid-August 2004. The project will be sequenced in 4 main phases to allow through traffic at all times. Delays should be expected due to restricted movements, and lane closures. Alternate routes should be used where possible. Once completed, all traffic will be consolidated into a single east-west Baltimore Avenue and new intersections at 38th (University Ave.) and 39th Streets. More detailed information can be found on the Facilities website, www.facilities.upenn.edu/whatsNew/construction/38th.php3. Information will be updated periodically to reflect on-going progress.

--Facilities and Real Estate Services

Above, is the current configuration of traffic flow at the intersections of University Avenue, Woodland Avenue, Baltimore Avenue, between 38th and 39th Streets.

Below, is the proposed re-configured traffic flow as it will be after the construction is completed next summer.

  Almanac, Vol. 50, No. 16, December 16, 2003