Travel Restrictions in Philadelphia for Bridge Inspections

Travel Restrictions in Philadelphia for Bridge Inspections

9/2/2016-KING OF PRUSSIA

Travel restrictions are scheduled in Philadelphia for bridge inspections,
the
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced.

Weather permitting, the work schedule is:

• On Wednesday, September 7, and Thursday, September 8, from 10:00 PM to
1:00
AM the next morning, the right lane will be closed on southbound U.S. 1
(Roosevelt Boulevard) between Interstate 76 and Wissahickon Avenue;
• On Thursday, September 8, from 1:00 AM to 4:00 AM, the two right will be
closed on northbound U.S. 1 (Roosevelt Boulevard) between Wissahickon
Avenue
and I-76; and
• On Saturday, September 17, and Sunday, September 18, from 7:30 AM to 2:00
PM,
the westbound I-76 ramp to Schuylkill Avenue will be closed. Traffic will
be
detoured over Interstate 676 east, 23rd Street, Chestnut Street, Market
Street
and Schuylkill Avenue.

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 more than 40,000 roadway miles 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 770 traffic cameras.

511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and
Android
devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional Twitter alerts
accessible
on the 511PA website.

For more PennDOT information, visit www.penndot.gov. Follow Local PennDOT
Information on Twitter at www.twitter.com/511PAPhilly, and follow the
department on Facebook at
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