PHILADELPHIA, PA — Interstate 76 (Schuylkill Expressway) will close overnight in alternating directions for five nights beginning Sunday, September 13, forcing Center City drivers onto detours during Market Street Bridge construction.
At a Glance
- Roads Affected: Westbound and eastbound I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) between the 30th Street and I-676 interchanges
- Dates: Sunday, September 13, through Friday morning, September 18
- Times: 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM each night
- Reason: Market Street Bridge construction
Westbound I-76 will close Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday nights between the 30th Street and I-676 interchanges. Drivers will exit at Walnut Street and follow Schuylkill Avenue to the entrance ramps for I-76 and I-676.
Eastbound I-76 will close Wednesday and Thursday nights between I-676 and the 30th Street interchange. 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.
Motorists should plan extra time when traveling near the work zones or along the detour routes because backups and delays are expected. Seek alternate routes when possible.
The closures are part of a $148.9 million project to rehabilitate the bridges carrying Market Street over Amtrak, I-76, the Schuylkill River, the Schuylkill River Trail, and CSX Railroad.
Travelers are also reminded that the Market Street Bridge over the Schuylkill River remains closed for an approximately 14-month rehabilitation.
Do not wait until reaching a closed expressway entrance to reconsider your route. Check the MyChesCo Traffic Center before you travel at https://www.mychesco.com/traffic/.
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