Kelly Drive Closed In Philadelphia As Schuylkill River Reaches Minor Flood Stage Wednesday

By Joe Brandt and Howard Monroe, CBS Philadelphia

January 10, 2024

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Two stretches of Kelly Drive are closed in Philadelphia on Wednesday after a powerful storm dumped rain across the region and the Schuylkill River flooded the road.

The road is closed along the Schuylkill River from Fountain Green Drive to Reservoir Drive and from Calumet Street to Hunting Park Avenue.

"Additional closures may become necessary," the Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management said on X.

Police report road closures along the Schuylkill River due to flooding. Kelly Drive from Fountain Green Dr to Reservoir Dr and from Calumet St to Hunting Park Ave. The Schuylkill is in minor flood stage and will crest this afternoon. Additional closures may become necessary.
— Philadelphia OEM (@PhilaOEM) January 10, 2024

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