Philadelphia Transit Adapts for Community Celebration

SEPTA Routes 58 and 67 will detour via Cottman and Torresdale Avenues for Legion event

SEPTA Detours 2 Routes for Legion Block Party

Two SEPTA bus routes will detour around a Northeast Philadelphia block party on July 28, transit officials said. Routes 58 and 67 will follow alternate paths from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. while William D. Oxley Post 133 American Legion hosts its community event. The detours affect less than 2% of SEPTA's 120-plus bus routes, though officials haven't said how many riders will be impacted.

Standard Practice for Community Events

Transit agencies regularly coordinate with community organizations to accommodate special events while maintaining service, according to SEPTA's service advisory practices. The American Legion, established in 1919 as a veterans service organization, operates posts throughout the country that serve as community centers. Details about the block party itself, including expected attendance and specific activities, weren't available. SEPTA typically issues service advisories several days before planned detours to give riders advance notice.

Detour Routes Specified

Route 58 will detour via Cottman Avenue, Algon Avenue, and Torresdale Avenue during the eight-hour event window, officials said. Route 67 will follow Cottman Avenue and Torresdale Avenue as its alternate path. The detours will keep buses moving through Northeast Philadelphia while avoiding streets closed for the block party. SEPTA didn't specify which streets will be closed or provide ridership data for the affected routes.