> At a Glance
> – Mayor Cherelle Parker will launch a citywide anti-graffiti push targeting seven key transportation gateways
> – Work includes graffiti removal and landscape upgrades along major highways and bridges
> – Press conference set for Friday, Jan. 9, at 10 a.m.
> – Why it matters: Commuters and visitors will see cleaner corridors in and out of the city during a busy 2026 event season.
Philadelphia is preparing to scrub away years of graffiti and spruce up the routes that greet drivers and rail riders. City leaders say the effort will focus on high-traffic entry points ahead of major events in 2026.
Where the Cleanup Will Happen
The project zeroes in on seven specific zones deemed critical to first impressions:
- 26th Street Gateway at Penrose Avenue
- South Street Bridge (walls, medians, on/off-ramps)
- 30th Street Station walls, medians, and ramps
- I-76 & I-676 interchange at 15th-16th Streets
- I-76 & I-676 interchange at 6th-8th & Callowhill/Vine
- I-76 & I-95 interchange at 2nd-3rd & Callowhill/Vine
- CSX/Amtrak wall at Spring Garden Street
What Comes Next
Crews will remove graffiti and improve landscaping along these corridors. Officials have not released a timeline or budget, but they promise details at the upcoming press conference.
Mayor Parker and other city leaders will outline next steps on Friday morning. Residents can watch the briefing live on the News Of Philadelphia video player embedded atop the original report.
Key Takeaways
- Seven transit gateways are slated for a facelift
- Graffiti removal and landscaping top the to-do list
- The announcement tees up a broader neighborhood cleanup campaign
- Details on cost and schedule arrive Friday
Expect more specifics after the press conference as Philadelphia races to polish its welcome mat for 2026 visitors.
