I-95 Night Work Could Back Up Northeast Philly Traffic

Traffic Alert

PHILADELPHIA, PA — Overnight lane closures are scheduled next week on Interstate 95 in Northeast Philadelphia, as crews remove concrete barriers tied to a major reconstruction project.

At a Glance

  • Roads Affected: I-95 South (Cottman Avenue/Route 73 to Allegheny Avenue)
  • Dates: Thursday, April 16 – Friday, April 17
  • Times: 9:00 PM – 5:00 AM (overnight)
  • Reason: Concrete barrier removal

PennDOT said a lane closure will be in place on southbound I-95 between the Cottman Avenue (Route 73) and Allegheny Avenue interchanges during overnight hours.

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Drivers should plan extra time, expect delays, and consider alternate routes when traveling through Northeast Philadelphia at night.

The work is part of a $355.3 million project to widen and reconstruct sections of I-95, aimed at improving traffic flow and long-term safety along the corridor.

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