Tree lined path on Holy Family's campus

Facilities Projects

Holy Family University is currently undergoing a number of exciting facilities projects at our Northeast Philadelphia campus. Please check back frequently for the latest updates.

Construction Update — February 19, 2025

Multimodal

graphic of multimodal construction area

Contractor will begin minor work at the corner of the main parking lot to remove the abandoned driveway and restore the area. 

Multimodal at Grant and Frankford Avenues

graphic of multimodal construction area at Grant & Frankford

Contractor will begin minor work at the intersection of Grant and Frankford to excavate and install piers and fencing on the corners. Most work will be off the sidewalk and drive lane and only minor disruptions are expected when equipment and materials move through the areas.

Please be alert for heavy machinery and large trucks in the areas during the day. Students, faculty, staff and campus visitors should be prepared for increased traffic and congestion on campus during peak times.

All work is subject to weather conditions and all closures will follow PennDOT’s prescribed plan.

New Construction — Field House

graphic showing construction area of the new Field House

The University will begin construction of the new Field House along side the SLR parking lot in the upcoming weeks. The new Field House will be located where the picnic tables are currently. A portion of the small lot will be closed during construction. The majority of the construction will take place in the shaded areas. At times, additional walkway and drive lane closures will be announced as utilities are run to the site.

Please be alert for heavy machinery and large trucks in the areas during the day. Students, faculty, staff and campus visitors should be prepared for increased traffic and congestion on campus during peak times.

Construction Update — January 29, 2025

Diagram of campus sidewalk closure

Beginning January 29th, a section of sidewalk alongside St. Joes will be closed. The sidewalk is being removed to connect the new ramp to the existing sidewalk. The Contractor will construct a temporary path along the side once the existing sidewalk has been removed. Full closure of the walkway will be temporary and we anticipate reopening the walkway by the end of next week, weather permitting.  

Students, Faculty, Staff and Campus Visitors should cross Stevenson at the existing crosswalks and use the sidewalk along the opposite side of the street.

All work is subject to weather conditions and all closures will follow PennDOT’s prescribed plan.

Construction Update — January 16, 2025

Diagram of campus construction as January 15, 2025

Grant Ave sidewalk is open to the corner of Frankford where there is still ongoing construction.

The main campus entrance on Frankford Ave and Stevenson Lane will remain under construction for several weeks as well as the side of Stevenson Lane between NEB and St. Joes. The corner of Grant and Frankford will also remain under construction for the new monumental signs.  

Sidewalks are currently closed at the main entrance and are anticipated to reopen in February. There may be traffic disruptions while trucks load and unload materials and when equipment is relocated.

Please be alert for heavy machinery and large dump trucks in the areas during the day.

Students, Faculty, Staff and Campus Visitors should be prepared for increased traffic and congestion on Campus during peak times.

All work is subject to weather conditions and all closures will follow PennDOT’s prescribed plan.

Multimodal Project

Work has begun on the Multimodal project, which will provide beautiful new entryways for Holy Family University's main entrance to the campus.

Rendering of the Multimodal project on HFU's Philadelphia campus

Heavy construction related to the Multimodal project is scheduled to begin the week of November 10. The scope of this project will include:

  • Replacing all of the curbing and sidewalks on the perimeter of campus along Grant and Frankford Avenues
  • Installation of a new ADA compliant drop-off area along Stevenson Lane near St. Joseph Hall
  • Installation of monument signage at the main entrance to the University at Stevenson Lane along Frankford Avenue
  • Installation of monument signage at Frankford and Grant Avenues
  • Upgrades made to the traffic signals at Stevenson Lane and Frankford Avenue as well as Frankford and Grant Avenues
  • Replacement of the chain-link fence north of Stevenson Lane along Frankford Avenue

Community members are advised to allow extra time when traveling to and from campus as backups and delays will occur. All scheduled construction is weather dependent.