PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced that the demolition of the Walnut Street pedestrian bridge over Columbus Boulevard at Penn’s Landing will continue into next week. This operation is part of a larger project to improve multi-modal connections between Center City and the Delaware River waterfront.
Motorists should be aware of travel restrictions from Monday, December 4 to Thursday, December 7. From 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM the following morning, the ramp at Lombard Circle and Columbus Boulevard to northbound I-95 will be closed and detoured. Traffic will be directed to the northbound I-95 ramp from Columbus Boulevard near Catherine Street.
Additionally, a single lane closure will be in place at 7:30 PM, followed by a double lane closure from 11:00 PM to 5:00 AM the following morning on northbound I-95 between South Street and Market Street. Motorists are advised to allow extra time for travel through or near these work areas due to potential backups and delays. All schedules are weather-dependent.
The lane ramp closures are necessary for the demolition of the Walnut Street pedestrian bridge over I-95 and Columbus Boulevard. This is part of PennDOT’s extensive $329 million I-95/CAP project to replace, expand, and improve the existing covered section of I-95.
The demolition of the pedestrian bridge and the connected rotunda at Penn’s Landing began earlier this week. This operation is part of a significant infrastructure project that aims to improve the region’s transportation system and connectivity. The entire project, which is being financed with federal funds, is expected to conclude in late 2024.
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