PHILADELPHIA, PA — Motorists traveling along Interstate 95 in Philadelphia should prepare for overnight lane closures next week as PennDOT installs new digital message signs along two heavily traveled sections of the highway.
At A Glance
- Roads Affected: Interstate 95 between Broad Street/Pattison Avenue (Exit 17) and Walt Whitman Bridge/Packer Avenue (Exit 19), and between Cottman Avenue (Exit 30) and Academy Road (Exit 32)
- Dates: Monday, March 23 – Sunday, March 29
- Times: 9:00 PM – 5:00 AM (overnight)
- Reason: Digital message sign installation as part of Intelligent Transportation Systems upgrades
PennDOT said lane closures will occur on both northbound and southbound I-95 while crews install new digital message signs designed to improve communication with drivers and enhance traffic management across the region.
The work is part of a $31.7 million project to install and modernize Intelligent Transportation Systems equipment along major highways in the Philadelphia area.
Motorists traveling through the affected stretches of I-95 should expect slowdowns and possible backups during the overnight construction window. Traffic volumes on the corridor remain significant even during nighttime hours, which could lead to congestion near the work zones.
Drivers are urged to plan extra travel time and consider alternate routes where possible to avoid delays.
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