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Sprague / Vernon

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Current Phase:

Start:

Mid-August 2025

Estimated Completion:

Summer 2026

Overview

Project #20558 Sprague / Vernon will replace water mains and install green stormwater infrastructure along streets in the East Mount Airy neighborhood.

An assigned PWD inspector and engineer will be on-site and can answer questions about the work. Construction contact information, timelines, and streets affected will be listed here when construction is nearing.

Streets Affected

Street Segment Type of Work
Sprague St. from E. Mt. Pleasant Ave. to Pleasant Ave. New Water Main
Blakemore St. from E. Gorgas Ln. to Vernon Rd.New Water Main
E. Ellet St. from Boyer St. to Sprague St.New Water Main
E. Sedgwick St. from Boyer St. to Sprague St.New Water Main
Vernon Rd. from Boyer St. to Ardleigh St. New Water Main
Vernon Rd. from Blakemore St. to Ardleigh St.GSI Subsurface Trench
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Project #20558

Project Type
Green Tools
ZIP Code
Council District

Project Files

Project #20558 Pre-Construction LetterApril 28, 2025

Updates

– Community Meeting to be held on 7/23/26

A public community meeting for this project is being held on Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 6:00 PM.

This is an in-person meeting taking place at the Upper Room Baptist Church, 7236 Ogontz Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19138.

Representatives from the project’s construction team will provide construction updates and answer questions.

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