PHILADELPHIA, PA — Drivers should expect overnight closures, detours, and delays on Interstate 76 (Schuylkill Expressway) beginning Monday, August 31, as Market Street Bridge construction restricts both directions in Center City Philadelphia.
At a Glance
- Roads Affected: Interstate 76 (Schuylkill Expressway) near the 30th Street, I-676, and South Street interchanges
- Dates: Monday, August 31, through Friday morning, September 4
- Times: 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM each night
- Reason: Market Street Bridge construction
Westbound I-76 will close Monday and Tuesday nights between the 30th Street and Interstate 676 interchanges. Drivers will exit at Walnut Street and use Schuylkill Avenue to reach the entrance ramps for I-76 and I-676.
Eastbound I-76 will close Wednesday and Thursday nights between the 30th Street and South Street interchanges. Drivers will exit at Arch Street/30th Street, turn left onto Chestnut Street, and then turn right onto Schuylkill Avenue to reach the eastbound I-76 entrance ramp at Walnut Street.
PennDOT advises motorists to plan extra time near the construction area and along both detour routes because backups and delays are expected. All work depends on weather conditions.
The closures are part of a $148.9 million project to rehabilitate and replace Market Street bridges spanning Amtrak, I-76, the Schuylkill River, the Schuylkill River Trail, and CSX Railroad.
Drivers are also reminded that the Market Street Bridge over the Schuylkill River is closed for approximately 14 months during rehabilitation.
Avoid getting caught off guard by overnight closures and Center City detours. Check the MyChesCo Traffic Center before traveling at https://www.mychesco.com/traffic/.
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