PHILADELPHIA, PA — Overnight lane and shoulder closures are scheduled on Interstate 76 beginning Sunday as PennDOT crews conduct bridge cleaning operations across Philadelphia and Montgomery counties.
At a Glance
- Roads Affected: I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway)
- Dates: Sunday, April 19 through Friday, May 1 (Sunday–Friday nights)
- Times: 8:00 PM – 5:00 AM (overnight)
- Reason: Bridge cleaning operations
Closures will occur in multiple sections along the Schuylkill Expressway. In Montgomery County, a shoulder closure will be in place between Route 23 (Conshohocken State Road) and Spring Garden Street in West Conshohocken Borough.
In Philadelphia and Lower Merion Township, lane closures are scheduled on eastbound I-76 between Righters Ferry Road and Falls Road. Additional lane closures will also affect I-76 between City Avenue and Greenland Drive in Philadelphia.
No formal detour routes have been announced, but drivers should expect reduced lane capacity and slowdowns through each work zone. Plan extra time, especially for overnight travel, and consider alternate routes where possible.
All work is weather dependent and may be adjusted as conditions require. Expect delays across impacted sections of I-76 during active work hours.
Stay ahead of closures and get real-time traffic updates by visiting the MyChesCo Traffic Center: https://www.mychesco.com/traffic/
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