PHILADELPHIA, PA — A major traffic change is coming to Northeast Philadelphia on Monday, August 24, when the Bridge Street ramp to northbound I-95 closes permanently and northbound interstate traffic shifts onto newly reconstructed southbound lanes. Drivers should prepare for a long-term detour as PennDOT begins the final phase of a $267.9 million reconstruction project.
At a Glance
- Roads Affected: Northbound I-95 and the Bridge Street ramp to northbound I-95
- Dates: Beginning Monday, August 24; new ramp expected to open in late 2027
- Times: Permanent ramp closure; traffic shift begins Monday, August 24
- Reason: I-95 reconstruction and Bridge Street Interchange improvements
Beginning August 24, the Bridge Street ramp to northbound I-95 will permanently close ahead of construction of a new on-ramp from Tacony Street and the Delaware Avenue extension. PennDOT expects the replacement ramp to open in late 2027.
During the closure, drivers will be directed to use Tacony Street and State Road/New State Road to reach the northbound I-95 on-ramp at Milnor Street.
Motorists should plan extra time along the detour because backups and delays are expected. Drivers who regularly use the Bridge Street entrance should become familiar with the alternate route before the permanent closure takes effect.
Another significant traffic change will begin the same day. Northbound I-95 traffic will shift onto the newly reconstructed southbound lanes through the project area while crews begin reconstructing the northbound side of the interstate at the Bridge Street Interchange.
The changes are part of PennDOT’s $267.9 million I-95 Section BS2 project, which includes reconstruction of the viaduct over Bridge and Tacony streets, adjacent portions of I-95 and improvements to the interchange and surrounding surface streets.
The northbound reconstruction marks the final phase of the project. PennDOT expects the overall project to be completed in spring 2028.
With a permanent ramp closure, a new detour and a major I-95 traffic shift arriving simultaneously, drivers should prepare before traveling through Northeast Philadelphia. Check the MyChesCo Traffic Center for current construction alerts, closures and other roadway conditions that could affect your trip: https://www.mychesco.com/traffic/
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