PennDOT - District 6 News: I-95 Lane Restrictions Next Week for Bridge Inspections in Philadelphia

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PennDOT - District 6 News

I-95 Lane Restrictions Next Week for Bridge Inspections in Philadelphia

King of Prussia, PA – Lane restrictions are scheduled on Interstate 95 in both directions and the ramp to Interstate 76/Interstate 676 from Arch Street in Philadelphia next week, for bridge inspections, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today.

The work schedule is:

• Wednesday, January 9, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, the ramp to I-76 West/I-676 East from Arch Street will be reduced to one lane;
• Thursday, January 10, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, lane closures are scheduled on northbound I-95 between the Bridge Street and Cottman Avenue interchanges; and
• Thursday, January 10, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, a right lane closure is scheduled on southbound I-95 between the Cottman Avenue and Bridge Street interchanges.

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

The inspections are part of PennDOT's program to inspect bridges at least once every two years to ensure the safety and overall condition of the structures.

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Motorists can check conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles, including color-coded winter conditions on 2,900 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 860 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.

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