PHILADELPHIA, PA — Drivers heading from northbound Interstate 95 to westbound Interstate 676 should prepare for delays Monday, July 20, as crews install fiber optic cable on the Center City ramp. Plan extra time and consider an alternate route during daytime work hours.
At a Glance
- Roads Affected: Northbound I-95 ramp to westbound I-676
- Dates: Monday, July 20
- Times: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Reason: Fiber optic cable installation
The right lane will be closed on the ramp from northbound I-95 to westbound I-676 while crews complete the installation.
No detour has been announced. The ramp will remain open, but PennDOT expects backups and delays through the work area. Drivers should reduce speed, watch for crews and merge carefully.
The installation is part of PennDOT’s I-95 Section GR8 project, which is installing and upgrading intelligent transportation system equipment on highways across the Philadelphia region.
All scheduled work is weather dependent and may be postponed or rescheduled.
Avoid unexpected delays by checking the MyChesCo Traffic Center before traveling for current roadwork, closures and commuter alerts: https://www.mychesco.com/traffic/
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