PHILADELPHIA, PA — Motorists traveling northbound on Interstate 95 in Philadelphia should prepare for overnight delays as the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) schedules lane closures for overhead sign installation and traffic technology upgrades.
At a Glance
- Roads Affected: I-95 Northbound, between Walt Whitman Bridge/Packer Avenue (Exit 19) and Washington Avenue/Columbus Boulevard (Exit 20).
- Dates: Tuesday, October 27, through Thursday, October 29, 2026.
- Times: 11:00 PM–5:00 AM the following morning.
- Reason: Overhead sign installation and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) upgrades.
The overnight lane restrictions will affect northbound traffic approaching Center City Philadelphia. PennDOT advises drivers to allow extra travel time because backups and delays may occur.
The work is part of the $329 million I-95 CAP project to replace and expand the covered area over the interstate between Chestnut and Walnut streets.
Motorists traveling through the construction zone should remain alert for changing traffic patterns and consider alternate routes when possible.
Before heading out, visit the MyChesCo Traffic Center at https://www.mychesco.com/traffic/ for the latest highway closures, construction alerts, and traffic updates across southeastern Pennsylvania.
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