I-95, U.S. 1 Lane Closures Next Week for Inspection Operations in Philadelphia

 Lane closures are scheduled for several state highways in Philadelphia next week, including Interstate 95 and U.S. 1 (Roosevelt Boulevard)

PennDOT said in its release,  Friday said the work is for inspection operations.

Work Schedule Is:

• Tuesday, February 18 and Wednesday, February 19, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, on southbound I-95 between Route 63 (Woodhaven Road) and Cottman Avenue interchanges for bridge inspection;
• Tuesday, February 18 and Wednesday, February 19, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, on Hunting Park Avenue between Kelly Drive and Clearfield Street for bridge inspection;
• Tuesday, February 18, through Friday, February 21, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, in both directions on I-95 between Enterprise Avenue and Interstate 676 interchanges for overhead sign structure inspection;
• Wednesday, February 19 and Thursday, February 20, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, on Tacony Street between Fraley Street and Aramingo Avenue for bridge inspection;
• Thursday, February 20 and Friday, February 21, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, in both directions on U.S. 1 (Roosevelt Boulevard) between Large Street and Bridge Street for bridge inspection; and
• Thursday, February 20 and Friday, February 21, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, on northbound U.S. 1 (Roosevelt Boulevard) between Tyson Avenue and Ryan Avenue
  Monday, December 16, on eastbound I-676 between 16th Street and 8th Street interchanges, for bridge inspection.

Motorists are advised to allow extra time when traveling through the work areas because slowdowns will occur. The schedule is weather dependent.

The inspections are part of PennDOT’s program to ensure the safety and overall condition of their bridges and other structures.

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