The Betsy Ross Bridge & Aramingo Ave Ramps to I-95 N are Reopened in NE Philadelphia After Emergency Bridge Repair

Update: Tuesday Oct 21 – 9 pm

PennDOT announced the ramp from the Betsy Ross Bridge to northbound I-95 has reopened in Northeast Philadelphia following emergency bridge repair.

This ramp, and the ramp from Aramingo Avenue to northbound I-95, were closed on Monday, October 20, following expansion joint failure. The Aramingo ramp to northbound I-95 reopened earlier Tuesday following repair.

Update: Tuesday Oct 21 – 12:39 pm

The ramp from Aramingo Avenue to northbound I-95 has reopened in Northeast Philadelphia following emergency bridge repair. The ramp from the Betsy Ross Bridge to northbound I-95 remains closed for repair.

During the closure, Betsy Ross Bridge motorists can use Richmond Street or Aramingo Avenue to access northbound I-95.

Original Story

PennDOT announced that emergency bridge repair will continue to safely reopen two northbound I-95 ramps in Northeast Philadelphia that were closed earlier on Monday, October 20 2025, following expansion joint failure.

Motorists are advised that the following two ramps will be closed until the repair work is completed:

• Aramingo Avenue ramp to I-95 North.
• Betsy Ross Bridge ramp to I-95 North.

During the closure, Aramingo Avenue motorists can use the Castor Avenue ramp or Bridge Street ramp to access northbound I-95. Betsy Ross Bridge motorists can use Richmond Street or Aramingo Avenue.

Motorists are advised to allow extra time when traveling near the work areas because significant backups and delays will occur.