PHILADELPHIA, PA — Philadelphia commuters, get ready for some traffic disruptions. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced that construction will commence next week on a significant rehabilitation project for the Wayne Junction Viaduct, impacting traffic on U.S. 1 (Roosevelt Expressway).
The $100.6 million project, set to overhaul the viaduct over the SEPTA tracks and Nicetown neighborhood, will kick off with lane closures starting Monday, February 19. These closures will be in effect through Thursday, February 22, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM, and again from 7:00 PM to 5:30 AM the following morning.
Southbound traffic on U.S. 1 between 9th Street and Fox Street should anticipate periodic single-lane closures during these hours. Similarly, northbound traffic between Fox Street and 9th Street can expect lane closures from 7:00 PM to 5:30 AM.
These closures are necessary to allow PennDOT’s contractor to carry out post-construction punch list activities essential to the completion of the Wayne Junction Viaduct project. While such disruptions can be inconvenient, these are crucial steps in the process of rehabilitating this critical infrastructure.
The Wayne Junction Viaduct project is a substantial investment in Philadelphia’s transportation network, aimed at ensuring the long-term safety and efficiency of one of the city’s major thoroughfares. Despite the temporary inconvenience, the end result will be a more robust and reliable viaduct serving countless Philadelphians daily.
As we head into this phase of construction, drivers are encouraged to plan ahead and allow extra time when traveling through the affected area. Patience and caution will be key as we navigate these necessary improvements to our city’s infrastructure.
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