King of Prussia PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that bridge inspections are scheduled next week on Interstate 95, Interstate 76, and other state highways in Philadelphia.
Motorists are advised of the following travel restrictions:
- Tuesday, September 10, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, a right lane closure is scheduled on northbound U.S. 1 (Roosevelt Expressway) at the I-76 West Interchange.
- Tuesday, September 10, from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM, a right lane closure is scheduled on southbound Walnut Lane between Park Lane and Magdalena Street.
- Wednesday, September 11, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, a left lane closure is scheduled on northbound I-95 between the I-76 West/Valley Forge and the 611 North (Broad Street) interchanges.
- Thursday, September 12, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, a right lane closure is scheduled on westbound I-76 at the I-676 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.
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MEDIA CONTACT: Robyn Briggs, robbriggs@pa.gov
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