PHILADELPHIA - A day of sadness and a solemn goodbye will be held Thursday as Philadelphia Police Officer Jaime Roman will be laid to rest.
In light of the somber day with the funeral, the city has announced a number of road closures for the public to more easily navigate past mourners, without disruption.
These roads will close Thursday morning, at 5 a.m., and remain closed until the funeral is over:
- 18th Street between Benjamin Franklin Parkway and Vine Street
These roads will be closed from 5:30 a.m. until the end of the funeral procession:
- 15th Street between Spring Garden Street and Callowhill Street
- Broad Street between Spring Garden Street and Callowhill Street
- Callowhill Street between Broad Street and 17th Street
- 17th Street between Callowhill and Benjamin Franklin Parkway
These roads will be closed from 6 a.m. until the end of the service:
- Benjamin Franklin Parkway between 16th Street and 22nd Street
- Vine Street between Logan Circle and 16th Street
- Race Street between 17th Street and 18th Street
- 17th Street between Vine Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway
- 19th Street between Benjamin Franklin Parkway and Cherry Street
The city added the public should expect other streets near the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and Eakins Oval to close or be detoured should they need additional streets.
Jaime Roman: Funeral services for fallen Philadelphia officer announced
The life of Philadelphia Police Officer Jaime Roman will be celebrated this later this week. Officer Roman was fatally wounded in a shooting back in June and succumbed to his injuries last week.
PARKING RESTRICTIONS
The public should expect to see signs listing "Temporary No Parking" zones. Should anyone park in these zones, please expect the vehicle will be towed.
SEPTA
Also, expect route detours when taking SEPTA. Customers are asked to check SEPTA’s System Status to receive updates throughout the day.
You can watch Thursday's services on FOX29.com and FOX LOCAL beginning at 11 a.m.