PHILADELPHIA, PA — Overnight drivers on the Schuylkill Expressway should prepare for detours and possible delays next week as PennDOT temporarily closes part of westbound I-76 for landscaping improvements in Center City Philadelphia.
At a Glance
- Roads Affected: Westbound I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway)
- Dates: Monday, May 11 – Thursday, May 14
- Times: Nightly, 10:00 PM – 5:00 AM
- Reason: Tree and planter installations
Westbound I-76 will be closed overnight between the South Street off-ramp (Exit 346A) and the South Street on-ramp while crews install trees and planters along the corridor.
During the closure, motorists will be directed to exit at South Street (Exit 346A) and continue straight through the intersection to reconnect with the westbound Schuylkill Expressway using the South Street entrance ramp.
PennDOT warned drivers to expect backups and slower overnight travel near the work zone and along the temporary detour route. Motorists are encouraged to plan extra time and seek alternate routes where possible.
All scheduled activities are weather dependent and may be postponed if conditions worsen.
For the latest road closures, detours, and real-time traffic updates across the Philadelphia region, visit the MyChesCo Traffic Center: https://www.mychesco.com/traffic/.
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