PHILADELPHIA, PA — Motorists in Northeast Philadelphia should prepare for nearly three weeks of traffic disruptions beginning Monday, November 2, as the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) schedules overnight lane closures on northbound Interstate 95 and daytime and nighttime detours on Tacony Street.
At a Glance
- Roads Affected: I-95 Northbound, between Ann Street and Wheatsheaf Lane; Tacony Street, between Aramingo Avenue and Bridge Street.
- Dates: I-95, November 2–6; Tacony Street overnight closures, November 2–13; Tacony Street daytime closures, November 2–20, 2026.
- Times: I-95, 9:00 PM–5:00 AM; Tacony Street, 7:00 PM–5:00 AM on weeknights and 9:00 AM–3:00 PM on weekdays.
- Reason: Drainage grate repairs on I-95 and overhead bridge construction on Tacony Street.
Northbound I-95 will have a lane closed overnight for drainage grate repairs, while Tacony Street will be closed and detoured during scheduled work periods for overhead bridge construction.
Northbound Tacony Street drivers will be directed to use Aramingo/Harbison Avenue, turn right onto James Street, and turn right onto Bridge Street to return to Tacony Street.
Southbound motorists will follow Bridge Street, turn left onto James Street, and turn left onto Aramingo/Harbison Avenue to reconnect with Tacony Street.
PennDOT warns that backups and delays will occur near both construction zones. Drivers should allow extra travel time and consider alternate routes. All scheduled work is weather dependent.
Before heading out, visit the MyChesCo Traffic Center at https://www.mychesco.com/traffic/ for the latest highway restrictions, road closures, detours, and construction alerts across southeastern Pennsylvania.
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