PHILADELPHIA, PA — Drivers traveling southbound on Interstate 95 in South Philadelphia should prepare for significant weekend delays as the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) schedules a 54-hour ramp closure to westbound I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) for bridge repairs, along with a lane restriction near Oregon Avenue.
At a Glance
- Roads Affected: I-95 Southbound ramp to I-76 West (Packer Avenue) at Front Street; I-95 Southbound between Oregon Avenue and Front Street.
- Dates: Friday, October 30, through Monday, November 2, 2026.
- Times: 11:00 PM Friday–5:00 AM Monday, continuously.
- Reason: Bridge and ramp repairs.
During the closure, motorists heading from southbound I-95 to westbound I-76 will be directed to exit at Broad Street/Pattison Avenue (Exit 17) and continue north on Broad Street (Route 611) to access I-76 West or Packer Avenue.
A separate lane closure on southbound I-95 between Oregon Avenue and Front Street will remain in place during the same period. PennDOT warns that backups and delays will occur near the construction zone and along the detour route.
The restrictions are part of a $61.9 million federally funded project to repair deteriorating interstate bridges and ramps across the Philadelphia region. Work includes structural steel and concrete repairs, expansion joint replacements, and other bridge improvements. IEW Construction Group Inc. of Hamilton, New Jersey, is the general contractor.
All scheduled work is weather dependent. Drivers should allow extra travel time and consider alternate routes.
Before heading out, visit the MyChesCo Traffic Center at https://www.mychesco.com/traffic/ for the latest highway closures, detours, and construction updates across southeastern Pennsylvania.
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