PHILADELPHIA, PA — Drivers should prepare for five nights of lane closures on southbound Interstate 95 beginning Sunday, August 30, as crews repair overhead lights in Northeast Philadelphia.
At a Glance
- Roads Affected: Southbound Interstate 95 between the Betsy Ross Bridge and Allegheny Avenue interchanges
- Dates: Sunday, August 30, through Friday morning, September 4
- Times: 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM each night
- Reason: Overhead light repairs
Lane closures will be in place nightly through Thursday, September 3, with each restriction continuing until 5:00 AM the following morning.
Drivers should plan extra time when traveling through the construction zone because backups and delays may occur. Seek an alternate route if possible. All scheduled work depends on weather conditions.
The repairs are part of the $355.3 million I-95/BR3 project, which includes reconstructing northbound I-95 between Wheatsheaf Lane and Margaret Street.
Stay ahead of overnight lane restrictions, work zones, and developing backups by checking the MyChesCo Traffic Center before traveling at https://www.mychesco.com/traffic/.
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