PHILADELPHIA, PA — Construction on the Interstate 95 Girard Point Bridge rehabilitation project resumes Thursday, bringing several nights of lane closures that are expected to slow traffic through Southwest Philadelphia. Motorists traveling between Enterprise Avenue and Broad Street (Route 611) should plan extra time and expect delays as crews establish new work zones.
At a Glance
- Roads Affected: Interstate 95 between Enterprise Avenue and Broad Street (Route 611)
- Dates: July 16 through July 18, with possible makeup work July 19 if needed
- Times:
- July 16: 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
- July 17: 9:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. (double-lane closure 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.)
- July 18: 9:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m. (double-lane closure 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.)
- Reason: Work zone setup, line striping, and the start of the next phase of the Girard Point Bridge rehabilitation project
The first closure is scheduled for Thursday, July 16, when a single lane will be closed in both directions on I-95 between Enterprise Avenue and Broad Street (Route 611) from 9:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. Friday.
On Friday night, July 17, northbound I-95 will be reduced to a single lane beginning at 9:00 p.m., followed by a double-lane closure from 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. Saturday. The single-lane restriction will remain in place until 8:00 a.m.
On Saturday night, July 18, the same pattern will shift to southbound I-95. A single lane will close at 9:00 p.m., with two lanes closed from 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. Sunday. The remaining lane restriction will continue until 9:00 a.m.
If weather or other conditions delay the work, PennDOT says the northbound closures could move to Saturday night and the southbound closures to Sunday night.
Following the initial setup, crews will install concrete barriers to create protected work zones. During the first stage of construction, motorists should also expect periodic overnight lane closures on weeknights from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. and weekends from 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
Traffic patterns will also change once the work zones are in place. Northbound traffic will shift three lanes to the right so crews can rehabilitate the left lane and shoulder, while southbound traffic will shift three lanes to the left to allow work on the right lane and shoulder.
The $261.5 million project will rehabilitate the 5,183-foot, double-deck Girard Point Bridge and nine approach structures. Planned improvements include bridge deck repairs, replacement of concrete barriers, steel and substructure rehabilitation, upgraded lighting and drainage, pier protection in the Schuylkill River, and new Intelligent Transportation Systems equipment.
PennDOT advises motorists to expect backups through the construction zone, allow extra travel time, and seek alternate routes whenever possible. All work is weather dependent.
For the latest construction updates, lane closures, and traffic alerts across Chester County and the surrounding region, visit the MyChesCo Traffic Center: https://www.mychesco.com/traffic/
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