PennDOT - District 6 News: I-95, I-676 Among Several State Highways Restricted Next Week for Bridge Inspections in Philadelphia

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PennDOT - District 6 News

I-95, I-676 Among Several State Highways Restricted Next Week for Bridge Inspections in Philadelphia

​King of Prussia, PA – Lane closures are scheduled on several state highways in Philadelphia next week, including Interstate 95 and Interstate 676, for bridge inspections, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today.

The work schedule is:

• Monday, October 21, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, rolling lane closures are scheduled in both directions on I-676 between Ben Franklin Parkway and Broad Street interchanges;
• Tuesday, October 22, from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM, a rolling left lane closure is scheduled on Aramingo Avenue between Orthodox Street and Tacony Street;
• Tuesday, October 22, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, a rolling right lane closure is scheduled on the I-95 South off-ramp to Aramingo Avenue; and
• Thursday, October 24 and Friday, October 25, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, lane closures are scheduled in both directions on Martin Luther King Drive between Eakins Oval and Sweet Briar Drive.

Motorists are advised to allow extra time when traveling through the work areas because slowdowns will occur. 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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MEDIA CONTACT: Chelsea Lacey-Mabe, 610-205-6798

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