Massive traffic advisory issued for busy weekend in Philadelphia Sports

The last few weeks have been a wild ride for Philadelphia Sports fans, watching the Sixers and Flyers both make unexpected runs in the postseason. Add into the mix the Phillies firing Manager Rob Thomson, then the team winning eight of their last nine games under Don Mattingly, who is serving as the Phillies' Interim Manager.

A major convergence of the Philadelphia Sports World is happening this weekend, with both the Sixers and Flyers returning to the Xfinity Mobile Arena to continue their playoff series. The Phillies will be playing across the street at Citizens Bank Park at the same time.

Traffic Advisory Every Philly Sports Fan Needs

Starting on Thursday, May 7th, the Phillies are playing four straight home games on the same day as the Flyers and Sixers are hosting their playoff games across the street.
In a press release from the Phillies Public Relations, they gave the following state about traffic issues in the Sports Complex:

"Due to ongoing construction on Interstate 95, Exit 19 Northbound entrance/exit ramps and Southbound exit ramp will be closed Thursday, May 7. The ramps will be open in a limited capacity Friday, May 8 – Sunday, May 10.
With an exciting lineup of events happening from Thursday, May 7, until Sunday, May 10, in the Sports Complex, fans are strongly encouraged to take public transportation or arrive early and allow for extra travel time."

Xfinity Mobile Arena released a similar public statement encouraging Flyers and Sixers fan to "expect increased traffic" at Broad Street. Fans who are driving to the games this weekend are advised to use Exit 20 to Columbus Boulevard from I-95 Southbound, and use Exit 13 to Penrose Avenue from I-95 Northbound.

Here is the schedule of Phillies, Sixers, and Flyers Games over the next four days

*Thursday, May 7: Phillies vs. Athletics at Citizens Bank Park (6:40pm); Flyers vs Hurricanes Game 3 at Xfinity Mobile Arena (8pm)
*Friday, May 8: Phillies vs. Colorado Rockies at Citizens Bank Park (6:40pm); Sixers vs Knicks Game 3 at Xfinity Mobile Arena (7pm)
*Saturday, May 9: Eagles Autism Challenge at Lincoln Financial Field (6am); Flyers vs Hurricanes Game 4 at Xfinity Mobile Arena (6pm); Phillies vs. Colorado Rockies at Citizens Bank Park (6:05pm)
*Sunday, May 10: Phillies vs. Colorado Rockies at Citizens Bank Park (1:35pm); Sixers vs Knicks Game 4 at Xfinity Mobile Arena (3:30pm)

Busy four-day stretch for Philadelphia Sports fans, just make sure you plan ahead for traffic delays and potential detours.