Jan. 8, 2009

PHILADELPHIA - Fans attending Saturday's Saint Joseph's vs. Rhode Island men's basketball game at The Palestra should be advised that 34th Street between Walnut and Spruce Streets will be closed until the 2 p.m. game time.

Suggested routes for fans are:

•University Ave. over to Convention Ave. (instead of 30th Street)

•Follow 30th Street to Market Street and then take 38th Street to Spruce

A reminder that the South Street Bridge will be closed for construction for the next two years. A detailed list of routes to the Palestra can be found at the University of Pennsylvania's website.