PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump will debate with each other for the first time Tuesday at 9pm at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia.
According to the Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management, increased traffic and temporary lane closures can be expected in and around the National Constitution Center at the corner of 6th and Arch Streets beginning Saturday.
Starting Tuesday morning, the day of the debate, streets will be closed from Arch Street to Market Street, between 4th Street and 7th Street.
Vehicular and pedestrian traffic will be permitted at 4th and Market Streets. Additionally, the 6th Street off-ramp from eastbound I-676 will be closed beginning Tuesday morning. Westbound I-676 is expected to remain open but may be closed if necessary.
Arch and Race streets will be closed during the event and the closures will remain in effect until the event concludes, which OEM expects to be Wednesday.
Anyone working within the secured area is requested to enter their building through the entrance at the intersection of 7th and Arch Streets.
For travelers traveling to and from New Jersey via the Ben Franklin Bridge, access to the eastbound lanes before the bridge from I-676 will be closed after rush hour prior to the debate.
However, OEM says the westbound lanes on the Ben Franklin Bridge will remain open.
For public safety and potential First Amendment protests, additional temporary highway and street closures may be implemented as needed.
OEM warns drivers to expect delays on surrounding roads.
Anyone who travels on public transportation can stay informed by visiting SEPTA’s warnings and advisories website.
