PHILADELPHIA, PA — Motorists traveling northbound on Interstate 95 in South Philadelphia will face overnight lane closures next week as PennDOT begins pavement repairs tied to a multi-year rehabilitation of the Girard Point Bridge.
At a Glance
- Roads Affected: I-95 Northbound (Enterprise Avenue to Broad Street/Route 611)
- Dates: Monday, April 13 – Friday, April 17
- Times:
- Monday–Thursday: 9:00 PM – 5:00 AM (double lane closure midnight–5:00 AM)
- Friday: 8:00 PM – 9:00 AM (second lane closed 10:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
- Reason: Pavement repairs and setup for long-term bridge construction
From Monday through Thursday, a single lane will close at 9:00 PM, followed by a double lane closure from midnight to 5:00 AM. On Friday, crews will begin setting up a new traffic pattern, with a single lane closing at 8:00 PM and a second lane closing overnight.
Drivers should expect backups and delays through the work zone and are urged to plan extra time or seek alternate routes, especially during late-night and early-morning travel.
The work is part of a $261.5 million, multi-phase project to rehabilitate the 5,183-foot Girard Point Bridge and surrounding structures between Enterprise Avenue and Broad Street. Improvements include resurfacing the bridge deck, repairing structural components, upgrading lighting and drainage systems, and modernizing traffic management technology.
PennDOT officials said three lanes of traffic in each direction will be maintained during peak hours as construction continues this spring. Additional lane restrictions will occur during off-peak and weekend periods, coordinated with major regional events in South Philadelphia.
The broader project is expected to continue through early 2031.
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