The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) reports that bridge repair will occur at night next week on I-95 in Philadelphia under a $37.4 million project to perform high-priority repairs on 27 I-95 bridges in the City, to maintain the functionality, safety, and mobility of the structures along this critical corridor.
Motorists are advised of the following travel restrictions:
- Monday, July 15, through Friday, July 19, a single lane closure will be in place at 9:00 PM, followed by a double lane closure at 12:00 AM to 5:00 AM on southbound I-95 between Ashburner Street and Bleigh Avenue for diamond grinding.
- Monday, July 15, through Friday, July 19, from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM the following morning, a lane closure will be in place on the ramp from southbound I-95 at the Betsy Ross Bridge Interchanges for bridge repair.
- Monday, July 15, and Tuesday, July 16, a single lane closure will be in place at 9:00 PM, followed by a double lane closure at 12:00 AM to 5:00 AM on northbound I-95 between McKean Street and Christian Street for bridge repair.
- Monday, July 15, and Tuesday, July 16, a single lane closure will be in place at 9:00 PM, followed by a double lane closure at 12:00 AM to 5:00 AM on southbound I-95 between Tasker Street and Snyder Street for bridge repair.
- Tuesday, July 16, and Wednesday, July 17, a single lane closure will be in place at 9:00 PM, followed by a double lane closure at 12:00 AM to 5:00 AM on northbound I-95 between Bleigh Avenue and Ashburner Street for materials testing.
Motorists are advised to allow extra time when traveling through the work area because backups and delays will occur. All scheduled activities are weather dependent.
This I-95 construction project is expected to be completed in late 2027.
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