Westbound lanes of I-76 will be closed from Sunday until June 1 as part of a six-month project to repair the Market Street Bridge. The construction, valued at $148.9 million, is expected to take four years to complete.
During the closure period, drivers will have to exit at 30th Street and use Schuylkill Avenue to access ramps for I-76 West and I-676 East. Overnight closures will be suspended during holidays between December 21st and January 3rd.
The project involves major repairs to the bridge's deck, sidewalks, and river walls, as well as pavement work on Market Street. Concrete barriers and bicycle signals will be installed along the street, which is also expected to be closed to vehicles between August 2026 and October 2027.
Additionally, several other road closures are in place due to construction and maintenance projects. Germantown Avenue and areas around Logan Square Park will be closed to pedestrians and motorists starting this month, while the city's Department of Streets will be reconstructing curb ramps and sidewalks in preparation for the city's 250th anniversary celebration next year.
SEPTA is also set to remove embedded trolley tracks on Germantown Avenue between December 23rd and January 1st, forcing drivers to take alternative routes. Travelers are advised to slow down near construction zones, plan for extra time when driving, and check traffic conditions regularly updated on the 511PA website.
In related news, Market Street will also undergo repairs in 2026 and 2027, with a two-way bike lane being installed along with concrete barriers and bicycle signals.
During the closure period, drivers will have to exit at 30th Street and use Schuylkill Avenue to access ramps for I-76 West and I-676 East. Overnight closures will be suspended during holidays between December 21st and January 3rd.
The project involves major repairs to the bridge's deck, sidewalks, and river walls, as well as pavement work on Market Street. Concrete barriers and bicycle signals will be installed along the street, which is also expected to be closed to vehicles between August 2026 and October 2027.
Additionally, several other road closures are in place due to construction and maintenance projects. Germantown Avenue and areas around Logan Square Park will be closed to pedestrians and motorists starting this month, while the city's Department of Streets will be reconstructing curb ramps and sidewalks in preparation for the city's 250th anniversary celebration next year.
SEPTA is also set to remove embedded trolley tracks on Germantown Avenue between December 23rd and January 1st, forcing drivers to take alternative routes. Travelers are advised to slow down near construction zones, plan for extra time when driving, and check traffic conditions regularly updated on the 511PA website.
In related news, Market Street will also undergo repairs in 2026 and 2027, with a two-way bike lane being installed along with concrete barriers and bicycle signals.
it's gonna be a looong 4 years till they finish the repairs... and what about our poor cyclists who gotta navigate through all this concrete chaos 
anyway, at least they're doing something about those embedded trolley tracks on germantown avenue 
I mean, I get it the bridge needs fixing but 4 years is FOREVER to close down the whole westbound lane of I-76! And what about all the people who have to take those detours? It's gonna be a nightmare 
. But I guess its better than waiting for them to fix it and then having it break again... I just wish they could've done it without so much disruption 
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I'm not loving this news at all! Four years is a long time to be stuck in traffic, especially on holidays when it's already bad enough. And do we really need more road closures? It feels like the city is constantly under construction 
. Market Street is gonna be closed to vehicles for TWO YEARS?! That's crazy talk! I'm all for improving infrastructure and making our streets safer, but can't they just do some of this work at night or something? 
. So the westbound lanes of I-76 are gonna be closed from Sunday until June 1st? That's just peachy. I'll make sure to add an extra hour or two to my daily commute. Can't wait to enjoy the lovely concrete barriers and bicycle signals on Market Street 
Just kidding, I love how SEPTA is making my life easier by giving me an alternative route. Silver linings, people! 
i mean i get it we need to fix the market st bridge but 6 months is like 4 yrs too long im sure ppl will get lost or stuck lol. plus what about drivers who have to take detours thru schuylkill ave 
thats just gonna be a headache. and dont even get me started on christmas time when they suspending overnight closures 
cant wait for 2026 when market st gets repaved too... 2 way bike lane? sounds cool but idk how i'll get to work then 
. And have you seen those concrete barriers and bicycle signals they're putting up on Market Street? They look super ugly 
. Plus, it's not like it's going to make that much of a difference for cyclists or pedestrians anyway... just saying 
and now we have to deal with traffic messes on schuylkill avenue too...i'm not a fan of all these road closures either, especially on germantown avenue where i like to take my friends out for brunch. and what's up with the construction noise and delays? can't they just work at night or something?! 
anyway, i guess it's good that the city is planning ahead for the 250th anniversary celebration next year...but seriously, let's hope this project gets done soon! 
It's gonna be a mad dash for drivers to find alternative routes. And let's not forget about the extra time it'll take to get anywhere... plan ahead, folks! 
And those SEPTA trolley tracks on Germantown Avenue? Yeah, that's gonna be super fun... taking alternative routes and all that jazz 
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