Travelers in Northeast Philly face a potentially frustrating commute as PennDOT announces lane closures for repairs along Interstate 95. Starting this weekend and continuing into next week, drivers can expect delays due to scheduled maintenance.
Crews will be patching the northbound and southbound sides of the highway between Exit 27 for Allegheny Avenue and Exit 30 for Cottman Avenue, resulting in lane closures. The first set of closures kicks off on Saturday morning, with no PennDOT work scheduled for Sunday. However, road crews will resume their activities from Monday through Wednesday.
Here's a breakdown of the planned closure schedule: on Saturday, southbound lanes will be closed between 8 am and 4 pm; on Monday, southbound lanes will be closed between 9:30 am and 4 pm; on Tuesday, northbound lanes will be closed between 9 am and 3 pm; and on Wednesday, northbound lanes will also be closed for the same duration.
Meanwhile, another project is set to begin on Monday that promises significant improvements to the intersections of Packer Avenue at Columbus Boulevard and Delaware Avenue. The $8.8 million renovation includes widening the intersection, new sidewalk installations, and enhanced safety features. Lane closures at these intersections will remain in place until September 15.
It's essential for drivers to plan their routes accordingly, as all closure schedules are subject to change based on weather conditions. Motorists can stay up-to-date with real-time project information by visiting PennDOT's 511 website or following the department on social media and calling 511.
Crews will be patching the northbound and southbound sides of the highway between Exit 27 for Allegheny Avenue and Exit 30 for Cottman Avenue, resulting in lane closures. The first set of closures kicks off on Saturday morning, with no PennDOT work scheduled for Sunday. However, road crews will resume their activities from Monday through Wednesday.
Here's a breakdown of the planned closure schedule: on Saturday, southbound lanes will be closed between 8 am and 4 pm; on Monday, southbound lanes will be closed between 9:30 am and 4 pm; on Tuesday, northbound lanes will be closed between 9 am and 3 pm; and on Wednesday, northbound lanes will also be closed for the same duration.
Meanwhile, another project is set to begin on Monday that promises significant improvements to the intersections of Packer Avenue at Columbus Boulevard and Delaware Avenue. The $8.8 million renovation includes widening the intersection, new sidewalk installations, and enhanced safety features. Lane closures at these intersections will remain in place until September 15.
It's essential for drivers to plan their routes accordingly, as all closure schedules are subject to change based on weather conditions. Motorists can stay up-to-date with real-time project information by visiting PennDOT's 511 website or following the department on social media and calling 511.
! I'm so over these lane closures already... it feels like a never-ending cycle of delays and frustration 
. Like, can't they just do the repairs at night when everyone's home? 
Or better yet, make the roads wider in the first place?! It's all about efficiency, right? 
Anyway, I'm going to plan my routes ahead of time and try to avoid that area if possible... anyone else have a favorite alternative route? 
Can't PennDOT plan better? These projects are always disrupting our lives... I swear, $8.8 million is a lot of money for an intersection renovation 
. And what's the point of widening the intersections if they're just gonna close more lanes anyway? 
At least they have the 511 website and social media to keep us updated... not like it's gonna make a difference with all these changes 
Anyway, I'm gonna have to plan my weekend commute in advance... maybe I'll just take public transport or listen to podcasts while stuck in traffic 
. And good luck to those who need to use Packer Avenue areas - hope they don't get too frustrated with the lane closures for that renovation too 
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. Plus, there's another project starting on Monday that'll add more lane closures 
. Guess we should all start planning our routes now 
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