Super Bowl: Philadelphia streets shut down hours before kickoff

PHILADELPHIA - The Super Bowl is still hours away, but Philadelphia is already preparing for a possible Eagles victory.

What we know:

FOX 29's Steve Keeley reports that roads surrounding City Hall were closed five hours before kickoff at 6:30 p.m.

Road closures

Last week, the city announced that these road closures could go into effect Sunday morning:

• South Broad Street from Lombard Street to Chestnut Street, including side streets
• Center City streets between 12th and 16th Streets and Spring Garden and Lombard Streets
• The 676 ramp at Broad Street, east and west

In Northeast Philadelphia, additional temporary road closures will be put in place on Frankford Avenue from Bleigh Avenue to Wellington Street, and on Cottman Avenue from Leon Street to Erdrick Street.

Parking restrictions

"No Parking Zones" were put into effect along the South Broad Street corridor and around City Hall on Saturday. On Sunday, more parking restrictions were put into place along the side streets of South Broad Street from Lombard Street to Chestnut Street, around Cottman and Frankford Avenues in Northeast Philadelphia, and around South Broad Street in South Philadelphia. 

Vehicles parked in these locations during posted hours may be relocated. 

Public Transportation  

On Sunday, there may be several temporary SEPTA route detours or service interruptions on mass transit. Check the System Status regularly for updates to routing throughout the day. 

Dig deeper:

The road closures and parking restrictions are part of the safety measures being implemented by Philadelphia in preparation for a possible post-game celebration after the Super Bowl.

Mayor Parker, along with Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel and Fire Commissioner Jeffery Thompson, pleaded with fans to celebrate safely.

"Don't climb light poles or anything else," Parker said. "Please, Philadelphia, I implore you as your mayor, do not climb light poles or anything else."