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I-95 Drivers Face Frustrating Weekend Lane Closures in Philadelphia

- by Alec Robson
Traffic Alert

PHILADELPHIA, PA — Drivers traveling southbound on Interstate 95 in South Philadelphia should prepare for overnight and weekend delays next week as the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) schedules lane closures for bridge repairs and barrier relocation, including a continuous restriction lasting more than two days.

At a Glance

  • Roads Affected: I-95 Southbound between Christian Street and Front Street, and between Oregon Avenue and Front Street; Route 291 (Penrose Avenue) Eastbound between Island Avenue and the I-95 interchange.
  • Dates: Monday, October 19, through Monday, October 26, 2026.
  • Times: I-95 overnight, 9:00 PM–5:00 AM, October 20–22; weekend closure, 11:00 PM Friday, October 23, through 5:00 AM Monday, October 26; Route 291, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM Monday, October 19.
  • Reason: Bridge repairs, barrier relocation, and mast pole removal.
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PennDOT will restrict southbound I-95 between Christian Street and Front Street during three scheduled overnight work periods. A separate lane closure between Oregon Avenue and Front Street will remain in place throughout the weekend for bridge repairs.

Eastbound Route 291 (Penrose Avenue) will also experience a daytime lane restriction Monday between Island Avenue and the I-95 interchange for mast pole removal.

The work is part of a $60.4 million federally funded project to repair deteriorating interstate bridges across the Philadelphia region. IEW Construction Group Inc. of Hamilton, New Jersey, is the general contractor.

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PennDOT warns that backups and delays will occur. Drivers should allow extra travel time or consider alternate routes. All scheduled work is weather dependent.

Before traveling, check the MyChesCo Traffic Center for the latest highway closures, construction alerts, and traffic updates across southeastern Pennsylvania: https://www.mychesco.com/traffic/

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