PHILADELPHIA, PA — PennDOT is warning drivers to expect overnight slowdowns next week as major construction resumes on Interstate 95 in Northeast Philadelphia, part of a long-running effort to widen and rebuild one of the region’s most critical highways.
From Monday, December 15, through Friday, December 19, nightly lane closures will be in effect from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM on both northbound and southbound I-95 between the Cottman Avenue (Route 73) and Allegheny Avenue interchanges. Crews will be removing and installing barriers, paving roadway sections, and making lane adjustments.
The work falls under PennDOT’s $355.3 million I-95 Section BR3 project, which is reconstructing and widening northbound I-95 from Wheatsheaf Lane to just north of Margaret Street.
PennDOT also reminded motorists that the ramp from Aramingo Avenue at the Bridge Street Interchange to I-95 South remains closed through mid-December. Drivers bound for I-95 South must detour by exiting at the Betsy Ross Bridge Interchange, turning right onto Aramingo Avenue, right onto Adams Avenue, and then right onto the ramp for I-95 South.
Officials cautioned that significant backups and delays are likely during overnight hours and urged motorists to allow extra travel time. All scheduled work is weather dependent.
Before heading out after dark, drivers can track lane closures, detours, and real-time traffic conditions by visiting the MyChesCo Traffic Center.
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