Crews in Center City Philadelphia worked diligently on Tuesday to clear roadways of ice and snow following a winter storm that hit the region over the weekend. Several streets remained closed to facilitate the clean-up efforts, causing disruptions for both residents and businesses.
According to NBC10 reporter Shaira Arias, plowing crews and dumpsters were deployed to remove the accumulated snow from major arteries in the city. Key affected areas included:
– Penn Square around City Hall
– North Broad from Arch Street to City Hall
– South Broad from Chestnut Street to City Hall
– 15th Street from Arch Street to Chestnut Street
– JFK Boulevard from Filbert to 16th Street
– East Market Street from 13th Street to City Hall
– West Market Street from 16th Street to City Hall
Local business owner Teddy Sirias expressed frustrations over the difficult conditions affecting customer access and delivery logistics. “Chestnut Street, Walnut Street, impossible earlier,” he shared, highlighting the challenges of navigating through snow-bound streets.
As the city grappled with the frigid temperatures, which complicated the snow removal process, some areas outside of Center City, like Fairmount, experienced significant impacts as snow was deposited in their neighborhoods. A local resident understandably remarked on the surreal conditions, stating, “I feel like I live in Alaska, and these are my mountains,” voicing concerns about potential flooding when the snow inevitably melts.
Despite the challenges posed by the winter weather, city crews remain committed to restoring normalcy to the streets, emphasizing community resilience in the face of adversity. This ongoing clean-up operation is a crucial step in ensuring the safety and accessibility of city roads as Philadelphia continues to navigate through winter weather events.