PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has issued a notice concerning an impending closure of Tacony Street in Northeast Philadelphia. This closure is necessary to facilitate ongoing construction work related to the Interstate 95 bridge project. The affected section of Tacony Street, situated between Aramingo Avenue and Bridge Street, will be inaccessible to vehicular traffic from Wednesday, October 16, to Friday, October 18. The closures are scheduled to occur nightly, from 9:00 PM until 5:00 AM the following morning.
The construction efforts aim to advance the development of a new southbound viaduct for I-95 and are part of a broader initiative to enhance infrastructure and improve traffic flow in the area. During the downtime, PennDOT has arranged for a detailed detour route to manage the traffic disruption effectively. Motorists traveling from Aramingo/Harbison Avenue will be redirected to Bridge Street and then to Tacony Street. Conversely, those approaching from Tacony Street will be instructed to transition onto Bridge Street and subsequently onto Aramingo Avenue/Harbison Avenue.
The closure is expected to cause temporary inconvenience, and drivers are advised to plan their journeys accordingly, allowing additional travel time to accommodate the detour. The schedule for these activities is contingent upon favorable weather conditions and may be adjusted if necessary.
To help motorists navigate these changes, motorists are encouraged to utilize the MyChesCo Traffic Center. This service provides real-time updates on traffic conditions, road closures, accidents, and construction activities, and is available 24 hours a day for free. Staying informed with these updates can assist drivers in making timely travel decisions and minimizing disruptions to their commutes.
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