If you regularly ride SEPTA’s Market-Frankford Line through Center City, a major service change is on the way.
Beginning Sept. 5, 2026, 11th Street Station will close to the public for nearly a year as SEPTA begins a major accessibility and station improvement project. During the closure, L trains will bypass the station through August 2027, and the 11th Street concourse will also be closed.
The project is designed to speed up construction while improving accessibility for riders. SEPTA says closing the station for 12 consecutive months will shorten the overall project timeline by at least 10 months and save up to $3 million compared with completing the work in phases.
What riders need to know
Passengers traveling through Center City will need to use nearby station while construction is underway.
Alternate stations
- 8th Street/ Market Station – wheelchair accessible
- 13th Street Station – wheelchair accessible
- Riders transferring between the L and Regional Rail should use 15th Street/City Hall because the concourse between 11th and 13th streets will also be closed.
Although 11th Street Station will continue appearing on printed and digital schedules, trains will not stop there. SEPTA’s trip planners will automatically route riders to alternate stations during the closure.
What’s being upgraded at 11th Street Station?
When the station reopens, riders can expect several improvements designed to make the stop more accessible and modern.
Planned improvements include:
- New elevators to make the station ADA accessible
- Renovated station entrances
- New lighting, flooring, and wall tile
- Structural ceiling repairs and waterproofing
- Updated signs and maps throughout the station
Construction timeline for the 11th Street station
Construction begins in August 2026, with 11th Street Station closed from Sept. 5, 2026 through August 2027. While trains are expected to resume stopping at the station after that, SEPTA says additional work will continue through June 2028 with minimal disruption to riders.
The station is located at 11th and Market streets in Center city Philadelphia. SEPTA says the accelerated construction schedule will allow the project to be completed faster while minimizing long-term impacts for passengers.
