Regional

Your Commute on I-76 and I-95 Could Slow to a Crawl for Weeks

- by Alec Robson
Travel Restrictions

PHILADELPHIA, PA — Drivers across the region should expect ongoing lane closures on Interstates 76 and 95 through early May as bridge cleaning operations move through Montgomery, Philadelphia, and Delaware counties.

At a Glance

  • Roads Affected: I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway), I-95, and I-76 ramp to U.S. 1 (Roosevelt Boulevard)
  • Dates: Sunday, April 26, through Friday, May 8
  • Times: Overnight 8:00 PM – 5:00 AM (I-76 mainline); Daytime 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (ramps and I-95)
  • Reason: Bridge cleaning operations

Moving lane closures will occur overnight on I-76 between U.S. 1 (City Avenue) and Matsonford Road in Montgomery County as crews clean bridge structures.

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Additional daytime restrictions will affect the eastbound I-76 ramp to U.S. 1 (Roosevelt Boulevard) in Philadelphia and southbound I-95 between Bullens Lane and U.S. 13 (Chester Pike) in Ridley Township.

Motorists should expect intermittent slowdowns and backups across multiple corridors. Plan extra time and consider alternate routes, especially during peak travel hours and overnight operations.

All work is weather dependent and may shift based on conditions.

For real-time updates, detour changes, and additional local traffic alerts, visit the MyChesCo Traffic Center: https://www.mychesco.com/traffic/.

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