PHILADELPHIA, PA — Drivers heading west on the Schuylkill Expressway through Center City should prepare for significant daytime backups this week as utility construction restricts traffic between the 30th Street and I-676 interchanges.
At a Glance
- Roads Affected: Westbound I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) between the 30th Street and I-676 interchanges
- Dates: Wednesday, Sept. 30, through Friday, Oct. 2
- Times: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Reason: Utility construction
A lane closure will be in place on westbound I-76 during the six-hour daily work period, affecting traffic through one of Center City’s busiest highway corridors.
PennDOT is warning that significant backups and delays will occur. Drivers should plan extra time, consider alternate routes when practical and remain alert for slowing traffic approaching the work zone.
The restrictions are weather dependent.
Before traveling through Center City, check the MyChesCo Traffic Center for the latest closures, construction restrictions and traffic delays across the Philadelphia region: https://www.mychesco.com/traffic/.
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