Drainage Improvements Planned Next Week on I-95 in South Philadelphia

Traffic Advisory

PHILADELPHIA, PA — Inlet cleaning operations is expected to continue at night next week on Interstate 95 in South Philadelphia under a Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) project to perform high-priority repairs on several structures on interstates in Philadelphia, Delaware and Bucks counties.

On Monday, November 6, through Friday, November 10, from 7:30 PM to 5:00 AM the following morning, lane closures are scheduled on northbound and southbound I-95 between the Girard Point Bridge and South Street.

Drivers are being advised to allow extra time when traveling through the work area because backups and delays will occur. All scheduled activities are weather dependent.

This project involves various repairs to structures, including replacing bearings and joints, cleaning steel beams, and repairing concrete. Additionally, it includes the replacement of high mast light poles along the I-95 corridor in Philadelphia and Delaware counties.

Driscoll Construction Company, Inc. of Philadelphia is the general contractor on the project, which is financed with 100 percent federal funds.

Drivers can check current road conditions by visiting the MyChesCo Traffic Center. Stay updated on the latest news and information from MyChesCo with our free newsletter. Follow MyChesCo on Twitter at twitter.com/MyChesCo and like us on Facebook at facebook.com/MyChesCo.

For the latest news on everything happening in Chester County and the surrounding area, be sure to follow MyChesCo on Google News and MSN.

READ:  Governor Shapiro Saves SEPTA From the Brink! $153 Million Lifeline Avoids Service Cuts and Fare Hikes