Traffic Nightmare Ahead: Overnight Lane Closures on I-95 to Cause Delays in Philly
Philadelphia drivers can expect a headache on the roads next week, as PennDOT announces overnight lane closures on two segments of Interstate 95. The closures are part of a massive $355.3 million project to widen and reconstruct I-95 between Wheatsheaf Lane and Margaret Street.
From Monday through Friday nights, from 9 p.m. until 5 a.m., crews will be removing barriers, paving the highway, and making lane adjustments on two sections of I-95 in Northeast Philadelphia. The Cottman Avenue and Allegheny Avenue interchanges will be affected, causing traffic delays for drivers.
Meanwhile, in South Philadelphia, a single lane closure will be in place on I-95 South between Christian Street and Packer Avenue from 9 p.m. to midnight Wednesday through Friday, while another lane will be closed each night from midnight until 5 a.m. Crews will set up a new traffic pattern to perform bridge repairs as part of a $37.4 million project.
Center City residents won't escape the chaos either, with single lane closures on Chestnut Street between 22nd and Broad Streets and Walnut Street between Broad and 23rd streets from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. Crews will be performing line striping and resurfacing work.
As the city grapples with infrastructure needs, motorists are reminded to plan ahead for potential delays and adjust their daily commutes accordingly.
Philadelphia drivers can expect a headache on the roads next week, as PennDOT announces overnight lane closures on two segments of Interstate 95. The closures are part of a massive $355.3 million project to widen and reconstruct I-95 between Wheatsheaf Lane and Margaret Street.
From Monday through Friday nights, from 9 p.m. until 5 a.m., crews will be removing barriers, paving the highway, and making lane adjustments on two sections of I-95 in Northeast Philadelphia. The Cottman Avenue and Allegheny Avenue interchanges will be affected, causing traffic delays for drivers.
Meanwhile, in South Philadelphia, a single lane closure will be in place on I-95 South between Christian Street and Packer Avenue from 9 p.m. to midnight Wednesday through Friday, while another lane will be closed each night from midnight until 5 a.m. Crews will set up a new traffic pattern to perform bridge repairs as part of a $37.4 million project.
Center City residents won't escape the chaos either, with single lane closures on Chestnut Street between 22nd and Broad Streets and Walnut Street between Broad and 23rd streets from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. Crews will be performing line striping and resurfacing work.
As the city grapples with infrastructure needs, motorists are reminded to plan ahead for potential delays and adjust their daily commutes accordingly.
. These lane closures just seem like another example of how our infrastructure can't keep up with our growing population and needs 
. What really gets my goat is that it's not like the city hasn't warned people ahead of time - 'plan ahead for potential delays' is about as helpful as a chocolate teapot when you're stuck in traffic 
. Can't they just, like, widen the road already? 
. I mean, I get that the city needs to fix some stuff, but come on, can't it wait till morning or something? 
I'm just trying to get to work on time and have a normal commute, and now I'll have to sit in traffic all day because of this 
. And what's up with all these single lane closures everywhere? It's like they're trying to make driving in the city as painful as possible 
Overnight lane closures on I-95 in Philly? Are they kidding me?! Like, can't they do it during the day when everyone's not commuting to work or school? I'm so done with these overnight roadworks... it's like, hello, people need to get to work! 
Center City residents aren't gonna be able to avoid it either, so yeah, we should all just prep ourselfs for some crazy traffic days ahead 
. Lane closures on I-95 and Chestnut Street? Are you kidding me?! Can't they do this stuff during rush hour only, like back in my day when we didn't have all these fancy traffic lights and whatnot 
. And now with the overnight lane closures, it's just going to be a nightmare 
... I'm glad I've got a flexible work schedule or I'd be driving around Philly for hours 
They should just do the work during the day when everyone's not trying to get anywhere
. And can't believe they're closing lanes on Chestnut Street too, that's like, totally where I always grab lunch 
. Anyone else got plans for their daily commute? Maybe we should start using those new hyperloop trains 
instead of driving?! 
! But seriously, who needs that kinda stress? Can't we just have a smooth ride for once? 
Can't we just have one smooth road for once? 
And what's up with all these projects at once? It feels like we're constantly being torn apart by construction 
. Anyone else tired of this traffic drama? 
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. And don't even get me started on the single lane closures in Center City - that's just gonna make everything worse. Like, can't we just have a smooth commute for once?