August 05, 2015
Just in case you live under a rock that doesn't have WiFi, Mayor Michael Nutter finally announced the traffic restrictions and closures for Pope Francis' visit in September.
The bottom line: A "traffic box," closures of several major highways, and some good old-fashioned scripture readings.
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Here's a trailer that captures some people's reaction:
People also took to Twitter to vent over Nutter's announcement that cars will not allowed to enter a large bubble (make that a box) encompassing Center City and that the Schuylkill Expressway, Vine Street Expressway and other major roadways (more on that here), will be closed:
Imma go to Florida when the pope come.
— Shiniece (@MsShiniece) August 5, 2015
I don't even want the Pope to come anymore. They're literally turning the city into WWE NoWayOut. Closed every major highway in philly #WMOF
— Mark Casasanto (@MarkCasasanto) August 5, 2015
Philly during the Pope visit. #PopeinPhilly #loltheyareclosingthebenfranklinbridge pic.twitter.com/i5L8hVKhfG
— Lulu (@lucasisnotsure) August 5, 2015
The #PopeinPhilly trying to Rid the damage that Meek has done to the city
— Armani White (@ArmaniLegendary) August 5, 2015
Official theme song of #popeinphilly https://t.co/8hjGIouROM
— Tara Murtha (@taramurtha) August 5, 2015
Visitors to Philly for papal weekend will be required to walk 13 miles into the city carrying a large wooden cross pic.twitter.com/rVJjhymTYq
— Will Bunch (@Will_Bunch) August 5, 2015
New drinking game thanks to #philadelphia #PopeinPhilly every time u hear the word "box" drink. Every time u hear "traffic box" do a shot.
— Tracy Buchholz (@TLBTB) August 5, 2015
This traffic box for the Pope is sound intense…I think a massive game of capture the flag is in order #PopeinPhilly
— Brandon⛳️ (@BRAN_flakes01) August 5, 2015
For more reactions, check out the #PopeInPhilly and #WMOF hashtags on Twitter.
