The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that lane closures are scheduled next week on northbound and southbound Interstate 95 for a traffic shift that marks the completion of the first half of the new bridge to replace the fire damaged structure at the Cottman Avenue Interchange in Northeast Philadelphia.
The work schedule and location are as follows:
- Monday, November 6, northbound I-95 will be reduced to two lanes from 9:00 PM to 11:00 PM, then to one lane from 11:00 PM to 5:00 AM the following morning through the Cottman Avenue Interchange; and
- Wednesday, November 8, southbound I-95 will be reduced to two lanes from 9:00 PM to 11:00 PM, then to one lane from 11:00 PM to 5:00 AM the following morning through the Cottman Avenue Interchange.
Night crews will shift three lanes of northbound traffic (Monday night) and three lanes of southbound traffic (Wednesday night) onto the outer sections of the new span. Simultaneously, workers will remove the temporary structure in the center of I-95. The construction material will be stored for reuse. The entire new structure and reconstruction of the Cottman Avenue off-ramp are anticipated to be completed in 2024.
Motorists are advised to allow extra time when traveling through the work areas because backups and delays will occur. All scheduled activities are weather dependent.
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