MIDDLETOWN TWP, PA — Bridge repair work will trigger lane closures next week on Interstate 95 in South Philadelphia and U.S. 1 in Bucks County, with both overnight and daytime restrictions expected to slow traffic.
At a Glance
- Roads Affected: I-95 South (Christian Street to Packer Avenue), U.S. 1 (near I-295 Interchange)
- Dates: Monday, April 13 – Friday, April 17
- Times:
- I-95 South: 9:00 PM – 5:00 AM (double lane closure midnight–5:00 AM)
- U.S. 1: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Reason: Bridge repair and maintenance
On I-95 South, a single lane closure will begin at 9:00 PM, followed by a double lane closure from midnight to 5:00 AM between Christian Street and Packer Avenue for shoulder reconstruction.
On U.S. 1, lane closures will occur in both directions approaching the I-295 interchange during daytime hours as crews perform concrete painting on the overhead bridge.
Drivers should plan extra time, expect delays, and consider alternate routes when traveling through South Philadelphia overnight or Bucks County during midday hours.
The work is part of a $37.4 million project to repair bridge decks, structural components, and substructures along key corridors, while also upgrading lighting and maintaining overhead sign structures.
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