Your Route: How Upcoming Bridge Inspections May Affect Your Drive in Philadelphia and Surrounding Counties

Traffic Alert

KING OF PRUSSIA, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced a series of bridge inspections scheduled to take place across several major highways including Interstate 95, I-76, and various other state routes within Philadelphia, Montgomery, and Delaware counties. These inspections are a part of PennDOT’s ongoing efforts to evaluate and maintain the safety and integrity of the region’s bridge infrastructure.

The inspection schedule is set to begin on Wednesday, November 20, and will continue through Friday, November 22, affecting various lanes and highways. On November 20 and 21, motorists should anticipate a left lane closure on the southbound U.S. 1 (Roosevelt Expressway) at the I-76 Interchange in Philadelphia, active from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Additionally, a moving lane closure will occur on westbound I-76 between the U.S. 202/U.S. 422 and the PA Turnpike interchanges in Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County, during the same time frame on November 21.

The inspections will also impact U.S. 422, where alternating lane closures are planned in both directions between the Route 23 (Valley Forge Road) and the U.S. 202 interchanges in Upper Merion Township on November 21, again from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. During the same day, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, a moving left lane closure will occur on southbound I-476 between the Norristown and the U.S. 30/Villanova interchanges, affecting areas in Plymouth and Lower Merion townships, West Conshohocken Borough in Montgomery County, and Radnor Township in Delaware County.

Concluding the schedule on November 22, motorists should be prepared for alternating lane closures on southbound I-95 at the Bartram Avenue/Essington Avenue Interchange in Philadelphia between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM.

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These inspections are crucial, forming part of a biennial program aimed at thoroughly assessing the condition and safety of bridge structures. Motorists are advised to plan for potential delays and allow extra travel time when navigating through these areas, as congestion and slowdowns are expected.

The completion of these inspections is essential, ensuring that the bridges meet the required safety standards and continue to serve the transportation needs of the community effectively. For up-to-date information on traffic conditions and inspection progress, travelers are encouraged to consult the MyChesCo Traffic Center.

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