Parking Restrictions Begin for Large-Scale Snow Removal on South Broad Street

City leaders urge drivers to move cars by 7 a.m. as crews work to clear ice and snow from the area.

Published on Feb. 3, 2026

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Philadelphia is expanding its snow cleanup efforts, with parking restrictions now in place on South Broad Street between Washington and Oregon avenues. City officials have alerted drivers to move their cars by 7 a.m. on Tuesday as dozens of vehicles, including excavators and loaders, will move in to clear ice and snow from the parking lanes, travel lanes, and center median in that area.

Why it matters

The large-scale snow removal operation on South Broad Street is part of the city's ongoing efforts to clear streets and make them safe for residents and drivers following a major winter storm more than a week ago. The city has already deployed around 1,000 workers on storm response and is now bringing in 300 more to help clear residential areas.

The details

Parking enforcement on South Broad Street will begin at 8 a.m., despite the 7 a.m. deadline for drivers to move their cars. Free parking will be available for residents at Lot U at Citizens Bank Park from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, but all cars must be removed from that lot by 6 p.m.

  • Parking restrictions on South Broad Street between Washington and Oregon avenues began on Tuesday, February 3, 2026.
  • Drivers must move their cars from the affected area by 7 a.m. on Tuesday, February 3, 2026.
  • Parking enforcement on South Broad Street will begin at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, February 3, 2026.
  • Free parking will be available at Lot U at Citizens Bank Park from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, February 3, 2026.

The players

Cherelle Parker

The Mayor of Philadelphia, who stated that the city will not rest until every street in Philadelphia is walkable and drivable.

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What they’re saying

“We are not resting and stopping until every street in the city of Philadelphia is walkable and drivable.”

— Cherelle Parker, Mayor of Philadelphia (6abc.com)

What’s next

Officials did not provide a timeline for when the city-wide snow removal work would be completed, but stated that crews will continue until the job is done.

The takeaway

The large-scale snow removal operation on South Broad Street is part of Philadelphia's ongoing efforts to clear streets and make them safe for residents and drivers following a major winter storm. The city is committed to continuing its cleanup efforts until all streets in the city are walkable and drivable.