SEPTA trolleys to undergo annual "Trolley Tunnel Blitz" for most of July
All SEPTA trolley stations between 13th and 40th streets will be closed until July 24.
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All SEPTA trolley stations between 13th and 40th streets will be closed until July 24.
SEPTA is starting its annual Trolley Tunnel Blitz, where crews will work around the clock to repair tunnels.
If you ride SEPTA trolleys, you may need to plan a detour for the next few weeks. Workers will kick off their annual Trolley Tunnel Blitz this Friday night. That means all trolley stations between 13th Street and 40th Street will be closed until July 24.
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