PHILADELPHIA, PA — Commuters in southeastern Pennsylvania, brace yourselves for a week of traffic disruptions. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced a series of bridge inspections on Interstate I-76, I-95, and several other state highways in Philadelphia and Montgomery counties.
These inspections, part of PennDOT’s biennial program, are essential for ensuring the safety and overall condition of the structures. However, they will result in lane closures and potential traffic slowdowns, requiring drivers to plan for extra travel time.
In Philadelphia, the disruptions start on Monday, March 11, with right lane closures on northbound U.S. 1 (Roosevelt Expressway) from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, and on southbound U.S. 1 between 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM. Similar disruptions continue throughout the week on various sections of I-76, Cheltenham Avenue, and Willits Road. On Friday, March 15, lane closures are planned in both directions of I-95 at the Betsy Ross Bridge Interchange, as well as on westbound I-76.
Over in Montgomery County, motorists should prepare for a right lane closure in both directions on I-76 between Gulph Mills and King of Prussia interchanges in Upper Merion Township on Monday, March 11, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
All scheduled activities are weather dependent, meaning that adverse conditions could lead to rescheduling.
While these inspections may cause short-term inconvenience, however, they allow PennDOT to identify and address any structural issues before they become serious problems. So, while you’re sitting in that extra traffic, take comfort in the knowledge that it’s all in the name of safer roads for everyone.
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