Saint Joseph’s prioritized a key component of the campus master plan: a pedestrian underpass that provides a safe and direct connection between the two sides of City Avenue. The project included the construction of a bridge structure beneath City Avenue to allow for a 21-foot-wide, ADA-accessible pathway, which is named Post Crossing in honor of distinguished alumnus John R. Post ’60, for his longtime support of the University.

Saint Joseph's faculty, students and staff cross City Avenue to reach their destinations on either side of campus many times per day. The West Philadelphia and Lower Merion communities frequently also use these intersections to gain access to the picturesque campus for recreation. It is common to see people jogging, pushing strollers, and walking dogs across the campus, and ultimately across City Avenue. 

The University received $6 million in public funding. PennDot and The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania have each committed $3 million each to advance this project, as it will impact not just the University but also the surrounding neighborhoods and commuters on City Avenue. 

Post Crossing is NOW complete and open.

Note: There are some outstanding right-of-way improvements (curb, sidewalk, and signaling) that will require lane restrictions throughout the Fall.  Reference Latest Traffic Alerts for the most current information.

Starting 05/01 to 05/09 City Avenue will be paved.

There will be continuous (24/7) lane restrictions consisting of travel being restricted to one lane in each direction, from Berwick Road to Lapsley Lane.  Turning movements to and/or from City and Cardinal will be restricted.  Vehicles aiming to turn left onto Cardinal Avenue from City Avenue Southbound (towards Lancaster Avenue) will be directed to detour at 54th Street.  Vehicles aiming to turn right onto Cardinal Avenue from City Avenue Northbound (towards 76) will be directed to detour at 59th Street.  There are no other planned vehicular restrictions to streets, intersections or driveways. 

Designers - Jacobs Engineering

• David Phelan PE
• Ryan Binder PE
• Dominic Marchesano PE

Contractor - A/P Construction:

• Frank Pizzi PE

Noise Consultant - Dayton Services

• Joseph Witman PE