Flooding paralyzes Temple commute

This weather not only brings with it the appearance of ridiculous patterned rain boots all over campus (Yes, I know they keep your feet dry, but couldn’t you have gone with a pair that didn’t have neon-zebra stripes all over them?), but it also makes trouble for students and professors who have to commute to Main Campus.

SEPTA’s website reports that service on the following regional rail lines are suspended due to flooding: Chestnut Hill West, Lansdale/Doylestown, Manayunk/Norristown, Warminster and West Trenton. A number of local buses are also experiencing detours.

Earlier this morning, officials reported that the road on Kelly Drive was beginning to buckle, and a mud slide was reported on Ridge Avenue at the I-76 interchange. Portions of Main Street, Kelly Drive, Lincoln Drive and Ridge Avenue are all closed. Officials said that if Schuylkill flooding continues, Kelly Drive will remain closed until at least Friday.

Did you have a nightmare commute to Main Campus today? Did your professor cancel class because they couldn’t get there? Comment and let us know.