PHILADELPHIA, PA — Motorists navigating through Philadelphia’s Hunting Park section should prepare for significant traffic disruptions next week, as the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) embarks on the final phase of a critical infrastructure project. The initiative, aimed at replacing the overhead ramp from southbound U.S. 1 (Roosevelt Boulevard) to southbound U.S. 13 (Hunting Park Avenue), is nearing completion, but not without causing some inconveniences for daily commuters.
Starting 9:00 AM on Monday, April 8, until 9:00 AM on Wednesday, April 10, the bridge ramp carrying southbound U.S. 13 (Hunting Park Avenue) over U.S. 1 (Roosevelt Boulevard) will be entirely closed to traffic to facilitate final paving operations. During this period, drivers intending to access U.S. 13 (Hunting Park Avenue) from southbound U.S. 1 (Roosevelt Boulevard) are advised to detour via Wyoming Avenue and Broad Street (Route 611).
Additionally, from Monday, April 8, through Friday, April 12, motorists can expect periodic single lane closures and temporary slowdowns on both northbound and southbound lanes of U.S. 1 (Roosevelt Boulevard) between Wyoming Avenue and 16th Street. These disruptions, slated to occur from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM and from 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM the following morning, are necessary for paving, line striping, and barrier removal activities.
Given the expected impact on traffic flow, PennDOT urges drivers to plan for additional travel time when passing near or through the affected work zones. The anticipated backups and delays underscore the importance of patience and planning for anyone traveling in the area during the specified times. It is important to note that all scheduled construction activities are contingent upon favorable weather conditions.
This project marks a significant upgrade to the region’s infrastructure, with the replacement of the existing bridge with a new, single-span, prestressed, precast concrete structure designed to offer enhanced vertical clearance. The comprehensive improvements also encompass the extension of retaining walls on the bridge’s approaches, full-depth paving, and the installation of new sidewalks, ADA-compliant curb ramps, traffic signals, highway lighting, guiderails, and pavement markings.
Executed by South State, Inc., a Bridgeton, N.J.-based contractor, the $7.8 million venture is funded entirely by federal resources.
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