Preparations are continuing for Tuesday night’s presidential debate in Philadelphia between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.

The debate will be held at the National Constitution Center at 6th and Arch Streets and is hosted by ABC News.

There will be closures for vehicle and pedestrian traffic, mass transit detours, and possible rolling street closures related to the event.

Beginning early Tuesday morning, street closures will be in effect from Arch to Market Streets, between 4th and 7th Streets. Vehicular and pedestrian traffic will be allowed on 4th Street and Market Street. The 6th Street exit of I-676 eastbound will also be closed beginning Tuesday morning. I-676 westbound is expected to remain open but may close if necessary.

No one will be permitted inside those secure closure points. Arch and Race Streets will remain closed throughout the duration of the event. Closures will remain in effect until the event area is cleared which is expected Wednesday.

Employees who work inside the secure zone should access their building through a business entry point at 7th and Arch Streets.

Access to eastbound lanes for the Ben Franklin Bridge from I-676 into New Jersey is slated to close after rush hour Tuesday for the debate. Westbound lanes of the Ben Franklin Bridge into Philadelphia will remain open at this time.

Additional temporary highway and street shutdowns and rolling road closures may be necessary on Tuesday due to public safety necessity and anticipated First Amendment demonstrations.

Expect residual delays on surrounding roadways.

Public Transit

Delays, detours, and changes to SEPTA mass transit schedules and stops will be published on the agency’s Alert & Advisory webpage and social media.

Stay Updated

Road closures, reopening, and other details regarding the debate will be published on the Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management, City of Philadelphia, and the Philadelphia Police Department’s social media pages. People can also sign up for free ReadyPhiladelphia alerts by texting READYPHILA to 888-777.

The 2024 Presidential Debate begins at 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 10. It will air on ABC and stream on ABC News Live, Disney+ and Hulu. ABC News Live is available on most streaming platforms. Viewers can also watch the debate live online at ABC.com.