Philadelphia Residents Urged to Avoid Broad Street for Snow Removal

City asks drivers to clear Broad Street between Washington and Oregon avenues on Tuesday morning.

Feb. 2, 2026 at 5:47pm

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The city of Philadelphia is asking residents to avoid parking on a major stretch of South Broad Street between Washington and Oregon avenues on Tuesday morning as the Streets Department conducts a snow removal operation. The operation will involve dozens of vehicles and equipment, potentially disrupting traffic in the area.

Why it matters

Broad Street is a major thoroughfare in South Philadelphia, and the snow removal operation is necessary to clear the roads after a recent winter storm that left nearly 10 inches of snow in the city. However, the disruption to traffic could cause delays and inconvenience for residents and commuters in the area.

The details

The snow removal operation will take place on South Broad Street between Washington and Oregon avenues, a nearly 2-mile stretch, starting at 7 a.m. on Tuesday. The city says all vehicles must be moved from this area before the operation begins, but did not specify where towed vehicles would be taken. The operation will involve dozens of vehicles, including excavators and loaders, which may temporarily disrupt traffic in the area.

  • The snow removal operation will begin at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, February 3, 2026.

The players

Philadelphia Streets Department

The city agency responsible for maintaining and clearing Philadelphia's streets.

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What they’re saying

“The Streets Department urges everyone traveling near this lifting operation, and others taking place across Philadelphia, to plan extra travel time, slow down, and help keep our crews safe by giving them plenty of space to do their work.”

— Philadelphia Streets Department (cbsnews.com)

What’s next

Residents can park for free at Lot U in Citizens Bank Park between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Tuesday to avoid having their vehicles towed during the snow removal operation.

The takeaway

This snow removal operation on a major Philadelphia thoroughfare highlights the ongoing challenges the city faces in clearing streets after heavy snowfall, and the need for residents to be prepared for potential disruptions to their commutes and parking options.