5 Keys Things To Know for the Presidential Debate in Philadelphia

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Vice President Kamala Harris and Former President Donald Trump are scheduled to face off in their first presidential debate tonight, September 10th. The debate — hosted by ABC News — will be held at Philadelphia’s National Constitution Center.

fIf you are accustomed to taking the Ben Franklin bridge to and from in your daily commute, you might want to select an alternative route for this evening.

Here are five key things to know for tonight’s Presidential Debate in Philadelphia

Philadelphia's Constitution Center Prepares To Host Presidential Debate Between Trump And VP Harris

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1. What time is the debate?

The Presidential debate begins at 9 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, Sept. 10.

2. What roads will be closed?

According to PennDOT, 6th Street will be closed between Callowhill and Market Street beginning at midnight on Tuesday.

Arch to Market Streets between 4th Street and 7th streets will be closed early Tuesday morning. Vehicles and pedestrians will be allowed on 4th Street and Market Street.

The 6th Street exit of I-676 eastbound will also be closed beginning on Tuesday morning. Philadelphia officials detail that no one will be permitted inside those secure closure points and that Arch and Race streets will remain closed throughout the duration of the event. Closures are to remain in effect until the area is cleared on Wednesday.

3. Will public transportation take me to the debate?

According to SEPTA, due to road closures, several bus routes will be detoured from their normal routes beginning early Tuesday morning through Wednesday morning.