Philadelphia preps for potential Phillies World Series berth: What you need to know

Philadelphia prepares for Phillies celebrations ahead of possible NL pennant

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The Philadelphia Phillies have a chance to punch their ticket to the World Series Monday night for the second straight year in Game 6 of the National League Championship Series vs. the Arizona Diamondbacks. 

With that in mind, the city is preparing in case the Phillies win, which means it's time to grease the poles!

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Here's what you need to know about parking restrictions, road closures and more in case the Phillies win the NL pennant: 

Parking restrictions

Starting Monday, residents and businesses will start to see "Temporary No Parking Signs" along the South Broad Street corridor, around City Hall and Frankford and Cottman Avenues. 

The "No Parking Zone" went into effect at 12 p.m. Vehicles parked in these locations during those hours might be relocated. If you think your car was relocated, the city says to call the police district of the area where your car was parked. 

Possible road closures

At the end of Game 6 of the NLCS, temporary traffic closures might be put into place to maintain safety at the Philadelphia Sports Complex, the city said. 

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Roads could also be closed around City Hall and the surrounding streets between 13th and 11th Streets and Race and Lombard Streets.

The city says travelers in the area can expect delays. 

Public transportation

At the end of Game 6 of the NLCS, temporary SEPTA detours might be put in place and service is subject to change. 

The city recommends checking the System Status for updates. 

Other public safety information

The city is providing law enforcement and traffic control support at the Sports Complex and other congested areas of the city for public safety. 

For more information about the plan, check out the city's Special Event Safety Guide.  

Residents and people traveling to Game 6 of the NLCS can follow updates on the Office of Emergency Management (@PhilaOEM), City of Philadelphia (@PhiladelphiaGov) and Police (@PhillyPolice) X pages (formerly known as Twitter).

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