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    Bridge Inspections Scheduled on I-95, 26th Street in Philadelphia

    May 17, 2024

    King of Prussia PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that bridge inspections are scheduled on Interstate 95 and 26th Street in Philadelphia.

    Motorists are advised of the following travel restrictions:

    • Monday, May 20, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, alternating lane closures are scheduled on southbound I-95 at the Bartram Avenue/Essington Avenue Interchange.
    • Monday, May 20, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, a lane closure is scheduled on 26th Street between Penrose Avenue and the westbound I-76 Interchange.
    • Wednesday, May 22, and Thursday, May 23, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, alternating lane closures are scheduled on southbound I-95 at the Enterprise Avenue/Island Avenue Interchange.

    Motorists are advised to allow extra time when traveling through the work areas because slowdowns may occur. All scheduled activities are weather dependent.

    The inspections are part of PennDOT's program to inspect bridges at least once every two years. The inspections ensure 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 1,000 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.

    Subscribe to PennDOT news and traffic alerts in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties at www.penndot.pa.gov/District6.

    Information about infrastructure in District 6, including completed work and significant projects, is available at www.penndot.pa.gov/D6Results. Find PennDOT's planned and active construction projects at www.projects.penndot.gov. 

    Follow PennDOT on X and like the department on Facebook and Instagram.

    MEDIA CONTACT: Robyn Briggs, robbriggs@pa.gov

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