PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that motorists traveling through Northeast Philadelphia should expect overnight lane closures and a long-term ramp closure as part of ongoing improvements to Interstate 95.
Beginning Monday, October 27, through Friday, October 31, from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, lane closures will be in effect on both northbound and southbound I-95 between the Allegheny Avenue and Cottman Avenue (Route 73) interchanges. Crews will perform bridge repair and barrier installation during these nighttime hours to minimize daytime congestion.
Starting Monday, November 3, and continuing through Friday, November 21, the ramp from Aramingo Avenue at the Bridge Street Interchange to I-95 South will be closed around the clock for construction. Drivers will follow a detour directing them to exit at the Betsy Ross Bridge Interchange, turn right onto Aramingo Avenue, proceed to Adams Avenue, and re-enter I-95 South via the Adams Avenue ramp.
PennDOT warns that traffic delays and backups are expected, especially during peak travel times. Motorists are encouraged to plan alternate routes or allow additional time when navigating the area. All scheduled work is weather dependent.
This construction is part of PennDOT’s $355.3 million I-95/BR3 project, which will widen and fully reconstruct northbound I-95 between Wheatsheaf Lane and north of Margaret Street, enhancing safety and traffic flow along one of the region’s most heavily traveled corridors.
For real-time detour maps, travel alerts, and regional traffic updates, visit the MyChesCo Traffic Center.
For the latest news on everything happening in Chester County and the surrounding area, be sure to follow MyChesCo on Google News and MSN.