PHILADELPHIA, PA — Drivers trying to enter southbound Interstate 95 from Morris Street in South Philadelphia will need to use a posted detour through Nov. 20 as PennDOT continues bridge repairs that are keeping the ramp closed around the clock.
At a Glance
- Roads Affected: Morris Street ramp to southbound I-95
- Dates: Through Friday, Nov. 20
- Times: Closed 24 hours a day
- Reason: Bridge repair
During the closure, drivers will be directed along Water Street, Tasker Street, Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Oregon Avenue and Front Street to reach southbound I-95.
PennDOT warned that backups and delays will occur near the work area and along the detour. Drivers should plan extra time and consider alternate routes when possible.
The closure is part of a $60.4 million project covering high-priority repairs to interstate bridges across the Philadelphia region.
Work under the contract includes repairs to deteriorated bridge decks, structural steel, concrete beams, railings, guiderail, expansion joints and portions of bridge substructures.
Crews are also repairing bearings and concrete supports, cleaning bridge seats, removing debris beneath structures, repainting overhead steel sign structures and upgrading roadway lighting to LED fixtures.
IEW Construction Group Inc. of Hamilton, New Jersey, is the general contractor. The project is financed entirely with federal funds.
Before heading toward I-95 in South Philadelphia, check the MyChesCo Traffic Center for the latest ramp closures, construction restrictions and delays so you can adjust your route before reaching the work zone: https://www.mychesco.com/traffic/
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