PHILADELPHIA, PA — Drivers traveling northbound on Interstate 95 in Northeast Philadelphia should prepare for significant delays Thursday, October 15, as the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) schedules a daytime lane closure for bridge demolition at the Betsy Ross Bridge Interchange.
At a Glance
- Roads Affected: I-95 Northbound at the Betsy Ross Bridge Interchange.
- Dates: Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Times: 9:30 AM–1:30 PM.
- Reason: Bridge demolition.
PennDOT warns that significant backups and delays will occur during the four-hour restriction. Motorists should allow extra travel time or consider alternate routes to avoid congestion near the interchange.
The demolition is part of the $355.3 million I-95/BR3 project to widen and reconstruct northbound I-95 between Wheatsheaf Lane and a point just north of Margaret Street. All scheduled work is weather dependent.
Before heading out, 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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