PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced a series of bridge inspections scheduled to take place in Philadelphia and Bucks counties. These inspections, part of PennDOT’s annual oversight of approximately 18,000 state-owned highway bridges, are expected to cause traffic delays and motorists are advised to plan accordingly.
The inspection journey begins on Monday, January 8, with the northbound lanes of Interstate 95, specifically between the Enterprise Avenue Interchange and just south of the Girard Point Bridge in Philadelphia. From 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, the left lane will be closed to facilitate the inspection.
Next on the agenda is the Girard Point Bridge itself. On Tuesday, January 9, and Wednesday, January 10, alternating lane closures are scheduled on the northbound deck of the bridge between the Enterprise Avenue and the Broad Street interchanges in Philadelphia. These closures will also take place between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM.
Finally, the southbound U.S. 1, known as the Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway, between the Morrisville and the Fairless Hills interchanges in Morrisville Borough and Falls Township, Bucks County, will have a right lane closure on Thursday, January 11, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Motorists are advised to allow extra time when traveling through the work areas, as slowdowns may occur. All scheduled activities are weather dependent and subject to change.
Drivers can check current road conditions by visiting the MyChesCo Traffic Center. Stay updated on the latest news and information from MyChesCo with our free newsletter. Follow MyChesCo on Twitter at twitter.com/MyChesCo and like us on Facebook at facebook.com/MyChesCo.
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