Philadelphia, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that bridge repair, milling, and paving operations will occur at night next week on I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) under a $37.9 million project to resurface and repair nearly five miles of the interstate, the associated on-and-off ramps, and more than 20 bridges in the City of Philadelphia and Lower Merion Township, Montgomery County.
Motorists are advised of the following travel restrictions:
- Monday, May 12, through Thursday, May 15, from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM the following morning, a lane closure is scheduled on I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) in both directions between the U.S. 1 (City Avenue) and I-676 interchanges.
- Monday, May 12, from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM the following morning, the ramps to-and-from eastbound I-76 to U.S. 1 (City Avenue) will be closed and detoured. Motorists will be directed to use westbound I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) to access U.S. 1 (City Avenue).
- Tuesday, May 13, from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM the following morning, the ramps to-and-from eastbound I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) to Girard Avenue will be closed and detoured. Motorists will be directed to use westbound I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) to access Girard Avenue.
- Wednesday, May 14, from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM the following morning, the ramp from westbound I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) to Girard Avenue will be closed and detoured. Motorists will be directed to use eastbound I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) to access Girard Avenue.
- Thursday, May 15, from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM the following morning, the ramp from U.S. 1 (City Avenue) to eastbound I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) and northbound U.S. 1 will be closed and detoured. Motorists will be directed to use westbound I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) and exit at Belmont Avenue to access eastbound I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway).
Motorists are advised to allow extra time when traveling through the work area because significant backups and delays will occur. All scheduled activities are weather dependent.
Motorists can check conditions on major roadways by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information, and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras. 511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional X alerts.
For a complete list of construction projects impacting state-owned highways in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties, visit the District 6 Traffic Bulletin.
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