Philadelphia, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that sign repair will occur on westbound I-676 (Vine Street Expressway) in Philadelphia, beginning on Thursday, April 16.
Motorists are advised of the following travel restriction:
- Thursday, April 16, through Friday, April 24, from 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM the following morning, a periodic lane closure will be in place weeknights on westbound I-676 (Vine Street Expressway) at the eastbound Interstate 76 interchange going towards the Philadelphia International Airport.
Drivers are advised to allow extra time when traveling through the work area because backups and delays will occur. All scheduled activities are weather dependent.
The maintenance and repair are part of PennDOT’s program to inspect overhead signs at least once every two years. The maintenance ensures the safety and overall condition of the structures.
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 1,200 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.
Find PennDOT’s planned and active construction projects at www.pa.gov/DOTprojects. Subscribe to PennDOT news and find transportation results in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties at www.penndot.pa.gov/District6.
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MEDIA CONTACT: Helen Reinbrecht, hreinbrech@pa.gov
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