Exciting news for commuters in Philadelphia! The city is undergoing some major roadwork, with repairs on Interstate 76 starting this Friday. Plus, closures on I-95 next week will pave the way for a new park above the highway, connecting Society Hill to Penn’s Landing.
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Here’s what you need to know about the upcoming closures and detours:
I-76 Lane Closures Friday Through Next Week
After a brief delay, repairs on the Schuylkill Expressway will finally kick off this Friday, following a canceled weekend last month. I-76 East will be closed from the ramp at Grays Ferry Avenue/University Avenue to the 34th Street on-ramp. Motorists can detour on I-676 East to I-95 South or on I-476 South to I-95 North.
Closures on I-76 East will take place on the following dates:
• 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27 to 4 a.m. Monday, Sept. 30
• 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4 to 4 a.m. Monday, Oct. 7
• 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11 to 4 a.m. Monday, Oct. 13
Pavement and road repair work will continue throughout the week, as part of a $36.8 million project to improve 5 miles of the interstate. Plan your commute accordingly!
I-95 Lane Closures From Monday to Friday
Starting Monday, a lane in both directions of I-95 will close between the I-676 and Columbus Boulevard exchanges at 9 p.m. Multiple lanes will then close at 11 p.m. until 5 a.m.
Double-lane closures will be in effect from 9 p.m. Tuesday to 5 a.m. Wednesday. If weather conditions cause delays, work will continue into Thursday and Friday.
Plus, farther north on I-95, the right lane on the northbound side will be closed near the Betsy Ross Bridge interchange, from 8 p.m. Monday to 5 a.m. Tuesday. This closure will repeat daily through Thursday, allowing for surveying and soil testing related to PennDOT’s upcoming reconstruction project in the area slated for 2025.