Chris Fitzgerald funeral: Police reveal temporary road closures
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The Philadelphia Police Department announced temporary road closures ahead of Friday morning's funeral for Temple University police officer Chris Fitzgerald, who was killed on patrol last weekend in North Philadelphia.
A viewing for Fitzgerald will be held Thursday night at the John F. Givnish Funeral Home at 10975 Academy Road in Northeast Philadelphia. It will take place from 5:20 p.m. to 9 p.m.
A second viewing will take place at The Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul on 1723 Race Street in Center City Friday from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Fitzgerald's funeral Mass will follow at the church.
Police say the inner lanes of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway will be restricted Friday beginning at 6 a.m.
Also, the area between 16th and 20th Streets and from Vine to Arch Streets will be restricted from 6 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Police say limited access to those streets will be provided to residents and businesses.
Police hope to reopen the road closures by 2 p.m. Friday when the funeral services end.
CBS News Philadelphia will stream Fitzgerald's funeral service Friday morning.
