PHILADELPHIA, PA — Westbound Interstate 76 will close overnight for four nights beginning Monday, July 20, while a separate Market Street lane restriction remains in place for one month as crews advance a $148.9 million bridge rehabilitation project in Center City Philadelphia. Drivers should plan extra time, expect delays and follow the posted detour.
At a Glance
- Roads Affected: Westbound Interstate 76 (Schuylkill Expressway) and Market Street
- Dates: July 20 through July 23 for I-76; July 20 through August 20 for Market Street
- Times: I-76 closures from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.; Market Street restriction in place continuously
- Reason: Bridge and utility construction
Westbound I-76 will be closed between the 30th Street and Interstate 676 interchanges from Monday, July 20, through Thursday, July 23, between 9:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. the following morning.
Drivers will be directed to exit at 30th Street and travel west on Schuylkill Avenue to reach the entrance ramps for westbound I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) and eastbound I-676.
On Market Street, the center lane will be closed between Schuylkill Avenue and 30th Street from Monday, July 20, through Thursday, August 20, for utility construction. Two travel lanes will remain open in each direction throughout the restriction.
Motorists should expect backups near the work zones and along the I-76 detour. Seek alternate routes when practical, particularly during overnight construction hours.
The Market Street utility work is being completed ahead of the planned closure, demolition and reconstruction of the Market Street bridge over the Schuylkill River beginning in late August. Additional detour information is expected closer to that closure.
The broader project includes replacing the Market Street bridges over Amtrak and I-76, redecking the bridge over the Schuylkill River and replacing the structure spanning the Schuylkill River Trail and CSX Railroad east of the river.
All scheduled work is weather dependent and may be postponed or rescheduled.
Before traveling through Center City, check the MyChesCo Traffic Center for the latest closures, detours and commuter alerts: https://www.mychesco.com/traffic/
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