Officials initially said the roadway was expected to reopen by 6:15 a.m., and drivers were detoured through the Hunting Park section.
PHILADELPHIA, PA - October 28, 2026
A crash involving an overturned vehicle closed all northbound lanes of Route 1 between Roosevelt Boulevard and Broad Street early Wednesday, according to NBC10 Philadelphia. Police did not immediately say how the crash happened or whether anyone was hurt.
Key Facts
- Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026
- Location: Route 1 northbound at Broad Street, between Roosevelt Boulevard and Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Type of crash: Overturned vehicle crash on the roadway
- Vehicles involved: One overturned vehicle reported; the total number of vehicles was not reported
- Responding agencies: Police
- Reported by: NBC10 Philadelphia
Crash Overview
Early Wednesday, a crash closed all lanes at the exit for U.S. Route 611 and Broad Street on northbound Route 1, also known as Lincoln Highway. The closure was reported as of about 4:45 a.m.
Clean-up work was ongoing and an investigation into the crash was underway when the report was published. Police had not yet said how the crash occurred, how many vehicles were involved, or whether anyone was injured.
Traffic Impact
All northbound lanes of Route 1 between Roosevelt Boulevard and Broad Street were closed. Drivers were detoured off northbound Route 1 through Philadelphia's Hunting Park section. Officials said drivers should expect delays in the area that morning and initially expected the roadway to reopen by 6:15 a.m.
If You Were Involved
If you were involved in a crash, these general steps may help:
- Seek medical attention even if you feel fine.
- Document the scene with photos or video if it is safe to do so.
- Exchange information with the other drivers and note any witnesses.
- Request the official crash report from the law enforcement agency that responded.
- Notify your insurer as soon as reasonably possible.
- Consider speaking with a qualified attorney if you were injured or face significant losses.