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Renderings of the future Headhouse station
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June 2024 Progress Photos
The existing 7th Street curb has been removed in preparation for a new sidewalk and curb.
Concrete for the 7th Street sidewalk and curb has been placed.
Subgrade has been placed and compacted for a new park brick walkway leading to the station.
Brick pavers have been placed and compacted for a new park brick walkway leading to the station.
Stone pavers and bollards have been installed at the entrance of the station.
Soil has been placed on the Headhouse roof for the green roof.
Plantings have been installed to create the green roof on the Headhouse.
The Headhouse has been cleared of materials in preparation for the floor coating.
The Headhouse floor coating has been installed.
Metal panel ceiling installation in the Headhouse is ongoing.
Granite cladding installation in the Headhouse is ongoing.
Architectural paneling and signage have been installed above the main staircases.
Stainless steel cladding is being installed along the sides of the escalator.
Wayfinding signage has been installed throughout the station.
Concourse tile prep work is ongoing.
Concourse tile installation work is ongoing.
Elevator installation is ongoing.
Edgelit advertising displays have now all been installed.
System map signage has been installed throughout the station.
Platform lean bar blocks have been installed.
May 2024 Progress Photos
Site work has progressed with the addition of topsoil backfill around the Headhouse.
Park walkway construction has started.
Foundations have been installed for light bollards.
Exterior finish around the elevator shaft is now complete.
Exterior finish around the MEP roof enclosure is now complete.
Interior finish around the skylight interior is now complete.
Ceiling at the Entrance Headhouse continues to be installed.
Panel installation at the Concourse and Platform Levels has commenced.
Platform level signage has begun to be installed.
Passenger information displays have started to be installed along both platforms.
Elevator car assembly is ongoing.
Escalator assembly is ongoing.
April 2024 Progress Photos
Track 2 Platform prior to floor coating
Track 2 Platform after surface preparation grinding
Track 2 Platform after base coat application
Track 2 Platform after finish coat application
Installation of a metal panel drop ceiling has started at the Entrance Headhouse
The Entrance Headhouse skylight glass framing has been installed
The Entrance Headhouse skylight glass panels have now been installed
A view of the skylight glass from inside the Entrance Headhouse
The escalator balustrade construction is ongoing.
The elevator car frame has started to be assembled
March 2024 Progress Photos
Entrance Headhouse mechanical and electrical installation is ongoing.
Installation of escalator components is ongoing.
Installation of escalator components is ongoing.
Elevator shaft is ready for elevator installation.
Scaffolding has been installed in the elevator shaft to commence the installation of elevator components.
Elevator components have started to be installed.
Reinforcement and formwork have been installed for a new curb along the Track 2 Platform ADA ramp.
Concrete has been placed for the new curb along the Track 2 Platform ADA ramp.
A stainless steel guardrail has been installed at the base of the Track 2 Platform ADA ramp.
Backlit advertising displays have started to be installed in the station.
Stainless steel frames for PATCO system map signage have been installed on both platforms.
Stainless steel frames for digital passenger information displays have been installed on both platforms.
February 2024 Progress Photos
Entrance Headhouse glass curtain wall is almost entirely installed.
Entrance Headhouse glass curtain wall is almost entirely installed.
Entrance Headhouse canopy is now sheathed and ready for roofing installation.
Granite cladding installation has started on the interior of the Entrance Headhouse.
Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing installation continues at the Entrance Headhouse.
Cold formed metal framing installation is now complete around the roof skylight.
Plywood sheathing installation is now complete around the roof skylight.
Cold form metal framing installation is now complete above the Entrance Staircase.
Plywood sheathing installation is now complete at the base of the Entrance Staircase.
Cold formed metal framing installation is now complete at the base of the Entrance Staircase.
Plywood sheathing installation is now complete at the base of the Entrance Staircase.
Decorative stainless steel column covers are now being installed in the Concourse.
Frames for platform lean bars have now been installed.
January 2024 Progress Photos
Entrance Headhouse glass curtain wall installation is well underway.
Entrance Headhouse glass curtain wall installation is well underway.
Entrance Headhouse curb granite cladding installation is ongoing.
Cement board and cold-form framing installation along the Headhouse curbs is done in preparation for granite cladding installation.
Installation of various mechanical, electrical, and plumbing elements has commenced inside the Headhouse.
Installation of various mechanical, electrical, and plumbing elements has commenced inside the Headhouse.
Cold-form framing has been installed above the Entrance Staircases in advance of architectural panel installation.
New time installation work has commenced and is ongoing in the Station Concourse.
New platform drains have been installed along both platforms.
December 2023 Progress Photos
The ceiling of the Track 1 and 2 Platforms over the track area has now been cleaned, primed, and painted.
Selective demolition work has started on the Track 1 Platform to facilitate the installation of new platform drains.
Removal of the Track 2 Platform temporary partition wall has been completed to facilitate the application of a floor coating.
The membrane roof for the Entrance Headhouse is now installed.
Steel framing has been installed in the Entrance Headhouse for the new fare line glass wall separating the unpaid and paid areas.
Entrance Headhouse glass curtain wall bracket installation is ongoing.
Glass installation work has commenced on the 6th Street Emergency Egress Headhouses.
November 2023 Progress Photos
Reinforcing steel has been installed for the new ADA ramp to the Track 2 Platform.
Concrete has been placed for the new ADA ramp to the Track 2 Platform.
Reinforcing steel and formwork have been assembled to make up the remaining portion of the Headhouse concrete curbs.
Concrete has been placed for the remaining portions of the Headhouse curbs. These curbs eventually will support the glass façade.
Corrugated steel decking has been installed to facilitate the building of the roof.
Painting in the Concourse Level rooms has commenced and is ongoing.
A new cinder block wall has been built along the new ADA ramp to the Track 2 Platform.
Pressure washing of the ceiling over the track area along the Track 1 Platform has been done to facilitate its painting.
Removal of the Track 1 Platform temporary partition wall has commenced to facilitate the application of a floor coating.
Reinforcing steel and formwork have been assembled for interior curbs around the Headhouse perimeter.
Concrete has been placed for interior curbs around the Headhouse perimeter.
Cinder block wall construction is now complete inside the Concourse.
Structural steel field welding is ongoing.
Headhouse structural steel field welding and erection is almost complete.
October 2023 Progress Photos
Falsework and rebar for both staircases have started to be installed.
Rebar and formwork for both staircases continues to be installed.
Concrete placement for both staircases is now complete.
Final backfilling has been completed under the Entrance Headhouse floor slab.
Rebar for the Entrance Headhouse floor slab has been installed.
Concrete has been placed for the Entrance Headhouse floor slab.
Rebar for the last segment of the elevator shaft has been installed.
Concrete has been placed for the last segment of the elevator shaft.
Escalator has been delivered and lowered into the station.
The escalator is now in place.
Structural steel installation for the Entrance Headhouse has commenced.
Structural steel for the Entrance Headhouse is now substantially installed.
Structural steel for the Entrance Headhouse is now substantially installed.
Demolition work for the ramp to the Track 2 Platform is now complete.
Rebar has been installed for the new ramp to the Track 2 Platform.
Cinder block wall construction within the Station Concourse is well under way.
Concrete has been placed for the curbs and sidewalks at the 6th Street Emergency Egresses.
Concrete has been placed for the curbs and sidewalks at the 6th Street Emergency Egresses.
September 2023 Progress Photos
Street level micropile installation is now complete. Reinforcing steel for the Elevator shaft at street level has also been completed, in advance of the concrete placement.
Installation of the reinforcing steel for the street level pile caps and grade beams is now complete, in advance of the concrete placement. Concrete for the Elevator shaft at street level has been placed.
Concrete for the street level pile caps and grade beams has now been placed.
Plumbing rough-in and backfilling at the Entrance Headhouse has commenced.
Formwork and reinforcing steel installation for the south side staircase has commenced.
Falsework for the new Concourse roof and transfer girder has been removed.
Selective demolition at the base of the new staircases and escalator has commenced, in advance of the installation of new floor tiling.
Platform 1 existing wall tile cleaning is ongoing.
Platform 1 existing wall tile cleaning showing before and after cleaning.
Mechanical Room and Bathroom floor slab reinforcing steel has been installed.
Installation of granite cladding at the Egress headhouses is ongoing.
Installation of granite cladding at the Egress headhouse staircases is ongoing.
August 2023 Progress Photos
Backfilling along the Main Entrance north staircase foundation wall has progressed.
Reinforcing steel has been installed for the Main Entrance north staircase wall corbel.
Concrete has been placed for the Main Entrance north staircase wall corbel.
Backfilling along the Main Entrance staircase and Escalator foundation walls has progressed.
The existing street level sidewalk has been demolished, in preparation for new sidewalk installation.
Excavation and backfilling operations at street level is ongoing.
Headhouse area prior to backfilling.
Headhouse area after backfilling.
Reinforcing steel has been installed for the northern portion of the transfer girder and the new Concourse roof slab.
Concrete has been placed for the northern portion of the transfer girder and the new Concourse roof slab.
Reinforcing steel has been installed for the southern portion of the transfer girder.
Concrete has been placed for the southern portion of the transfer girder.
Street level micropile drilling has commenced.
Multiple street level micropiles have now been installed.
Installation of platform wall-mounted benches has commenced at both platforms.
Granite cladding continues to be installed at the 6th Street Emergency Egress Staircases.
July 2023 Progress Photos
Main Entrance north staircase walls reinforcing steel have now been installed.
Main Entrance north staircase walls concrete has now been installed.
Main Entrance north staircase walls reinforcing steel have now been installed.
Main Entrance north staircase walls concrete has now been installed.
Main Entrance north staircase walls reinforcing steel have now been installed.
Main Entrance north staircase walls concrete has now been installed.
New station ejector pit reinforcing steel has been installed.
New station ejector pit concrete walls have been installed and plumbing is roughed-in.
New south column location has been excavated in preparation for column installation.
A hole has been made in the existing station roof for the new south column installation.
The new south column reinforcing steel has been installed.
The new south column reinforcing steel has been installed.
The new south column concrete has been installed.
The new south column concrete has been installed.
Main Entrance north staircase upper wall and north column reinforcing steel have now been installed.
Main Entrance north staircase upper wall and north column concrete has now been installed.
Remaining portion of Entrance Staircase roof wall reinforcing steel has been installed.
Remaining portion of Entrance Staircase roof wall concrete has been installed.
Entrance Staircase roof walls prior to the application of waterproofing.
Entrance Staircase roof walls waterproofing has been installed.
Crawler crane has been deconstructed and moved off site.
Platform LED light fixtures continue to be installed.
Platform LED light fixtures continue to be installed.
Installation of granite cladding at the Egress headhouses has started.
June 2023 Progress Photos
Abandoned original staircase prior to backfilling.
Abandoned original staircase after being backfilled.
Micropile drilling at the new north side column has been completed.
The new north column pile cap reinforcing steel has been installed.
Concrete for the north column pile cap has now been placed.
Micropile drilling at the new south side column has started and is now complete.
The new south column pile cap reinforcing steel has been installed.
Concrete for the south column pile cap has now been placed.
The area around the south column pile cap has been backfilled and reinforcing steel installed.
Concrete around the new south column has now been placed.
The remaining portion of the staircase foundation slab has now had all reinforcing steel installed.
Concrete has been placed for the remaining portion of the staircase foundation slab.
Flowable fill concrete has been placed inside the walls of the staircases and escalator.
Waterproofing and drainage piping have been installed along the exterior foundation walls of the staircases and escalator.
Backfilling around the staircases and escalator exterior foundation walls has commenced.
Concrete and reinforcing steel have now been installed for the upper escalator slab.
The south staircase interior wall reinforcing steel has now been installed.
Concrete has been placed for the south staircase interior wall.
An existing floor slab has been demolished to accommodate the new station ejector pit.
Existing soil has been excavated to accommodate the new station ejector pit.
May 2023 Progress Photos
The North Entrance Staircase walls have now been constructed.
The North Entrance Staircase walls have now been constructed.
The North Entrance Staircase walls have now been constructed.
The South Entrance Staircase walls have now been constructed.
The South Entrance Staircase walls have now been constructed.
The South Entrance Staircase walls have now been constructed.
Overall view of the Entrance Staircase walls now constructed.
The Concourse Level floor slab has now been constructed at the base of the Entrance Staircase and Elevator.
The Concourse Level floor slab has now been constructed at the base of the Entrance Staircase and Elevator.
Entrance Staircase roof walls have been partially constructed.
Entrance Staircase roof walls have been partially constructed.
Entrance Staircase roof walls have been partially constructed.
Micropile drilling work has begun at the Entrance Staircase area at the Concourse Level.
Tactile warning surface has been installed along the Track 1 Platform edge.
LED light fixtures continue to be installed along the Track 2 Platform.
LED light fixtures continue to be installed along the Track 2 Platform.
April 2023 Progress Photos
Aerial view of Franklin Square
Elevator shaft walls have now grown from the Concourse floor slab level up to street level.
Elevator shaft walls have now grown from the Concourse floor slab level up to street level.
Elevator shaft walls have now grown from the Concourse floor slab level up to street level.
Elevator shaft walls have now grown from the Concourse floor slab level up to street level.
Waterproofing has been applied to the exterior faces of the Elevator and Escalator foundations and pit walls.
Waterproofing has been applied to the exterior faces of the Elevator and Escalator foundations and pit walls.
Elevator and Escalator foundations and pit walls have been backfilled.
A foundation drainage pipe has been installed and encased in reinforced concrete.
Reinforcing steel has been installed for Escalator and Staircases foundation slab.
Concrete has been placed for Escalator and Staircases foundation slab.
A defunct high pressure fire hydrant at the corner of 7th and Race Streets was removed.
LED light fixtures are now being installed along the Track 1 Platform.
LED light fixtures continue to be installed along the Track 2 Platform.
March 2023 Progress Photos
Elevator foundation and pit reinforcing steel and concrete have been placed. Elevator shaft wall formwork and reinforcing steel continue to be installed.
Elevator foundation and pit reinforcing steel and concrete have been placed. Elevator shaft wall formwork and reinforcing steel continue to be installed.
Elevator foundation and pit reinforcing steel and concrete have been placed. Elevator shaft wall formwork and reinforcing steel continue to be installed.
Elevator foundation and pit reinforcing steel and concrete have been placed. Elevator shaft wall formwork and reinforcing steel continue to be installed.
Escalator foundation and pit walls reinforcing steel and concrete have been installed.
Escalator foundation and pit walls reinforcing steel and concrete have been installed.
Overall view of the progress at the Concourse to future Headhouse area.
A crawler crane has been erected to facilitate the placement of materials.
Structural steel framing and roof decking have been installed.
Structural steel framing and roof decking have been installed.
Structural steel framing and roof decking have been installed.
Structural steel framing and roof decking have been installed.
The now abandoned water main underneath Franklin Square Park has now been filled with flowable fill.
The now abandoned water main underneath Franklin Square Park has now been filled with flowable fill.
The now abandoned water main underneath Franklin Square Park has now been filled with flowable fill.
Track 2 Platform painting work is ongoing.
Track 2 Platform painting work is ongoing.
Concrete crack and spall repair work along the Track 1 Platform and in the Concourse is ongoing.
Interior LED light fixtures have begun to be installed along the Track 2 Platform.
February 2023 Progress Photos
Demolition of the existing Concourse level concrete floor slab at the future elevator, escalator, and staircases is now complete.
Demolition of the existing Concourse level concrete floor slab at the future elevator, escalator, and staircases is now complete.
Demolition of the existing Concourse level concrete floor slab at the future elevator, escalator, and staircases is now complete.
Excavation work and the installation of a pipe pile support of excavation wall at the elevator and escalator foundations is now complete.
Excavation work and the installation of a pipe pile support of excavation wall at the elevator and escalator foundations is now complete.
Formwork and reinforcing steel have been installed in preparation for the placement of a concrete wall.
Formwork and reinforcing steel have been installed in preparation for the placement of a concrete wall.
Stone placement at the elevator and escalator foundations is now complete.
Stone placement at the elevator and escalator foundations is now complete.
Elevator and escalator foundation formwork have started to be installed.
Track 2 Platform ceiling prior to painting.
Track 2 Platform ceiling after cleaning and painting.
January 2023 Progress Photos
Micropile underpinning of an existing Station Concourse column has now been completed.
Saw cutting of the existing Station Concourse floor slab has been completed, in preparation for the demolition of the slab and installation of the elevator, escalator, and staircase.
Elevator and escalator pit support of excavation pipe piles have started to be installed.
Concrete restoration work on the Track 1 Platform floor slab has started.
Overall view of the future elevator, escalator, and staircase area. Concourse floor slab demolition and excavation work is forthcoming.
Elevator and escalator pit support of excavation pipe piles have started to be installed.
December 2022 Progress Photos
Installation of temporary tie-backs in the Station Concourse is now complete, in preparation for floor slab demolition.
Installation of temporary tie-backs in the Station Concourse is now complete, in preparation for floor slab demolition.
Installation of temporary tie-backs in the Station Concourse is now complete, in preparation for floor slab demolition.
A portion of the existing Concourse roof has been saw cut and demolished, in preparation for the installation of the future elevator, escalator, and staircases.
A portion of the existing Concourse roof has been saw cut and demolished, in preparation for the installation of the future elevator, escalator, and staircases.
Existing beams and columns have been cut and removed, in preparation for the installation of the future elevator, escalator, and staircases.
Waterproofing has been installed on the foundation walls of the Track #1 and 2 Emergency Egresses at 6th Street.
The Track #1 and 2 Emergency Egresses at 6th Street have been backfilled, in preparation for sidewalk installation.
November 2022 Progress Photos
Concrete demolition work on an existing ventilation duct is now complete.
Concrete demolition work on an existing ventilation duct is now complete.
Concrete demolition work on an existing ventilation duct is now complete.
Soil improvement work is now complete at the future staircase and escalator area.
Soil improvement work is now complete at the future staircase and escalator area.
Existing tile and reinforced concrete wall are being demolished in preparation for the future staircase and escalator.
Existing tile and reinforced concrete wall are being demolished in preparation for the future staircase and escalator.
Existing tile and reinforced concrete wall are being demolished in preparation for the future staircase and escalator.
Existing concourse roof demolition is underway in preparation for the future staircase, escalator, and elevator.
Existing concourse roof demolition is underway in preparation for the future staircase, escalator, and elevator.
Due to observed safety concerns, a large tree within the project area has been cut down.
Due to observed safety concerns, a large tree within the project area has been cut down.
Interior wall demolition work is underway in preparation for the installation of micropile foundation elements.
Interior wall demolition work is underway in preparation for the installation of micropile foundation elements.
Electrical conduit installation along the Track 1 ceiling is ongoing.
October 2022 Progress Photos
Tracks 1 & 2 Egress Headhouse walls and step slabs have been formed and concrete placed.
Tracks 1 & 2 Egress Headhouse walls and step slabs have been formed and concrete placed.
Tracks 1 & 2 Egress Headhouse walls and step slabs have been formed and concrete placed.
Excavation of the Entrance Headhouse Area is almost complete.
Construction of temporary support of excavation soldier pile at the Entrance Headhouse is now complete.
The top of the existing Station Concourse roof has been exposed in preparation for demolition and installation of new staircases, escalator, and elevator.
September 2022 Progress Photos
Test micropile installation and load testing work is now complete.
Micropile installation work is now complete for the Track 1 and 2 Egress Headhouse foundations.
Micropile installation work is now complete for the Track 1 and 2 Egress Headhouse foundations.
Foundation slab installation work for the Track 2 Egress Headhouse is now complete.
Foundation slab installation work for the Track 2 Egress Headhouse is now complete.
Solider pile installation work is now complete at the Station Headhouse Area.
Excavation at the Station Headhouse Area for the elevator, escalator, and staircases installation is ongoing.
August 2022 Progress Photos
The right travel lane of Franklin Street between the intersections of 7th and Vine Streets has now been re-opened.
Before demolition work inside of the Station Concourse.
After demolition work inside of the Station Concourse.
Tile salvaging work inside of the Station is now complete.
Electrical conduit rough-in work is ongoing.
Demolition of concrete caps over the existing Track 1 and 2 emergency exits at the west sidewalk of 6th Street is now complete.
Excavation of topsoil at the future Station Headhouse is now complete.
Soldier pile installation work has commenced at the future Headhouse area, in preparation for excavation work.
Soldier pile installation work has commenced at the future Headhouse area, in preparation for excavation work.
Installation of a temporary partition wall along the Track 2 Platform (westbound) has now been completed.
July 2022 Progress Photos
The 36” relocated water main has been connected to the existing 36” water main at the intersection of Franklin and Vine Streets.
The curb cut ramp at the east side of the Franklin and Vine Street intersection has been restored.
The 36” relocated water main has been connected to the existing 36” water main at the intersection of 7th and Race Streets.
Roadway trench restoration along the relocated water main has commenced with the compaction of backfill material.
Concrete subgrade paving has commenced along the relocated water main trench excavation.
Relocated 36” watermain excavation being restored prior to paving.
Asphalt paving has commenced along the relocated water main trench excavation.
June 2022 Progress Photos
Relocated 36” water main fittings have been installed.
Relocated 36” water main pipe work has now reached both tie in areas of the existing water main. All major pipe installation work along 7th and Franklin Streets is now complete.
A soil analysis sampling has been completed as part of the station headhouse excavation. The samples are taken from several elevations to test different layers of the soil on site.
Relocated 4” diameter domestic water service for Franklin Square Park is now tied-in.
Installations
Installation of new stormwater collection system.
Installation of 36” city water main.
Westbound Platform Cleaning
Westbound Platform prior to preliminary cleaning.
Westbound Platform after preliminary cleaning.
Bus Shelter Removal (June 2, 2022)
The SEPTA bus shelter for Route 47, at 7th Street and Race Street, has been removed for the construction of the new station. The closest stop for Route 47 is at 7th Street and Market Street.
The SEPTA bus shelter for Route 47, at 7th Street and Race Street, has been removed for the construction of the new station. The closest stop for Route 47 is at 7th Street and Market Street.
Construction Barriers Around the Franklin Square Park (May 9, 2022)
Construction fencing has been installed with privacy screening to keep the work zone secure and tidy. Fencing around the construction work is a visually appealing barrier to the equipment and maintenance needed for the project. Fencing around the construction work is a visually appealing barrier to the equipment and maintenance needed for the project.
Silt Fencing was installed around trees in the project area to provide protection and erosion control during construction. Construction fencing has been installed with privacy screening to keep the work zone secure and tidy.
Construction fencing and concrete barrier wall were placed along 7th Street, lane closures took place to allow for maneuvering of construction equipment.