PHILADELPHIA, PA — Motorists entering southbound Interstate 95 from Morris Street in South Philadelphia will face a continued round-the-clock ramp closure through Friday, December 18, as the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) carries out bridge repairs under a $60.4 million regional infrastructure project.
At a Glance
- Roads Affected: Morris Street on-ramp to I-95 Southbound in South Philadelphia.
- Dates: Closure ongoing through Friday, December 18, 2026.
- Times: 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
- Reason: Bridge repairs involving deteriorated structural components.
The Morris Street entrance ramp will remain completely closed throughout the construction period. Drivers seeking access to southbound I-95 will be directed to use Water Street, Tasker Street, Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Oregon Avenue and Front Street.
PennDOT warns that backups and delays will occur near the closed ramp and along the designated detour. Motorists should allow extra travel time, particularly during peak commuting periods, and follow posted detour signs.
The closure is part of a $60.4 million project addressing deteriorated interstate bridges throughout the Philadelphia region.
Repairs include work on bridge decks, structural steel, concrete beams, railings, expansion joints and supporting structures. Crews will also repair deteriorated concrete supports, clean bridge components and address damaged bearings.
Additional improvements include cleaning and repainting overhead steel sign structures and upgrading existing roadway lighting to energy-efficient LED fixtures.
IEW Construction Group Inc. of Hamilton, New Jersey, is the general contractor. The project is financed entirely with federal funds.
Before traveling through South Philadelphia, visit the MyChesCo Traffic Center at https://www.mychesco.com/traffic/ for the latest ramp closures, detour information and highway construction alerts across southeastern Pennsylvania.
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