PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- There's a major traffic alert for commuters in Philadelphia who travel through University City.
The Chestnut Street Bridge over the Schuylkill River is shutting down for a year.
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The bridge shut down at 8 p.m. Monday and will remain closed for about a year.
During that time, PennDOT crews will repair and redeck the eastbound side of the bridge.
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The bridge is closed to cars, bicyclists, and pedestrians at Schuylkill Avenue near 30th Street.