PHILADELPHIA, PA — Drivers in South Philadelphia gained relief after PennDOT reopened two heavily traveled Interstate 95 ramps at Front Street following the completion of roadway widening and improvement work.
At a Glance
- Roads Affected: Front Street ramps to and from Interstate 95
- Dates: Ramps reopened this afternoon
- Times: Ramps are now fully open
- Reason: Completion of roadway widening and infrastructure improvements
According to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, the ramp from Front Street to northbound I-95 and the ramp from southbound I-95 to Front Street reopened after construction crews completed a series of roadway and bridge-related upgrades.
The work is part of a broader $56.1 million infrastructure project focused on repairing and preserving critical interstate bridges and ramps along the I-95 corridor in Philadelphia.
PennDOT said the project includes extensive repairs to bridge decks, structural steel, concrete beams, bridge railings, guiderails, and sign supports. Crews are also replacing expansion joints, repairing substructures, and upgrading roadway lighting with new LED fixtures.
Additional improvements under the federally funded contract include repainting 11 overhead steel sign structures and rehabilitating deteriorated bridge components to improve long-term safety and mobility along one of the region’s busiest transportation corridors.
The project is being performed by IEW Construction Group, Inc..
Although the ramps have reopened, motorists should continue to expect periodic construction activity in the area as bridge and infrastructure repairs continue under the larger I-95 improvement effort.
Drivers looking to stay ahead of lane closures, ramp restrictions, and major commuter updates across the Philadelphia region can visit the MyChesCo Traffic Center for the latest traffic alerts and roadwork information.
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