"Philadelphia Secures $158M Federal Grant for Chinatown Stitch Project Construction"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by WPVI-TV
Philadelphia is set to receive a $158 million federal grant for the Chinatown Stitch Project, aimed at reconnecting the divided community by covering two-and-a-half blocks of the Vine Street Expressway. The project, expected to begin construction in January 2028 and be completed by 2030 or 2031, will address ongoing issues such as traffic congestion, pedestrian safety, and air and noise pollution, while also creating local jobs and providing green space upon completion.