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Updated CE Expert System documents have been posted for the I-95/Betsy Ross Bridge interchange.

(Also for US 1)  PennDOT - District 6 News: Resurfacing, Bridge Repair Continues at Night This Weekend, Next Week on I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway), I-76 Ramps in Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that various construction activities including milling, paving and bridge repair will continue at night this weekend and next week on Interstate 76 (Schuylkill Expressway) in Philadelphia under a $36.8 million project to resurface and repair nearly five miles of the interstate, the associated on-and-off ramps, and more than 20 bridges.

Motorists are advised of the following travel restrictions:

Saturday, September 7, and Sunday, September 8, from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM the following morning, a lane closure will be in place on sections of eastbound and westbound I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) between the U.S. 1 and I-676 (Vine Street Expressway) interchanges for high-friction surface treatment.
Saturday, September 7, through Friday, September 13, from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM the following morning, the ramp from westbound I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) to Girard Avenue will be closed and detoured for milling and bridge repair. Motorists will be directed to continue on westbound I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway), exit at Montgomery Drive and use the ramp to eastbound I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) to access Girard Avenue.
Thursday, September 12, and Friday, September 13, from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM the following morning, the ramp from Spring Garden Street to westbound I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) will be closed and detoured for milling. Motorists will be directed to follow the posted detour route to access westbound I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway).
Thursday, September 12, and Friday, September 13, from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM the following morning, the ramp from Girard Avenue to westbound I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) will be closed and detoured for milling and paving. Motorists will be directed to use Belmont Avenue and Montgomery Drive to access westbound I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway).
Monday, September 9, through Friday, September 13, from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM the following morning, a lane closure will be in place on sections of eastbound and westbound I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) between the U.S. 1 and 30th Street Station interchanges for milling, paving and guiderail installation.
Motorists are advised to allow extra time when traveling through or near the work areas because backups and delays will occur. All scheduled activities are weather dependent.

Under this contract, PennDOT's contractor will mill and overlay I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) pavement from U.S. 1 to I-676 (Vine Street Expressway); perform concrete base, shoulder and barrier repair and replacement as needed; construct minor grade adjustments for existing inlets at select locations; replace damaged signs; install new pavement markings, delineators, and rumble strips; and perform bridge repairs.

Motorists can check conditions on major roadways 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 1,000 traffic cameras. 511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional X alerts.

For a complete list of construction projects impacting state-owned highways in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties, visit the District 6 Traffic Bulletin.

Subscribe to PennDOT news and traffic alerts in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties at www.penndot.pa.gov/District6.

Information about infrastructure in District 6, including completed work and significant projects, is available at www.penndot.pa.gov/D6Results. Find PennDOT's planned and active construction projects at www.projects.penndot.gov.

Follow PennDOT on X and like the department on Facebook and Instagram.

MEDIA CONTACT: Brad Rudolph, bradrudolph@pa.gov

(Related to I-95 and PA 73)  PennDOT - District 6 News: Wissinoming Street Reopened Between Cottman and Princeton Avenues in Northeast Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that Wissinoming Street has reopened between Cottman Avenue and Princeton Avenue in Northeast Philadelphia.

Wissinoming Street was closed in 2009 for construction of PennDOT's Interstate 95 Sections CP2 and CP3 projects for relocation and installation of water and sewer mains, reconstruction and widening of I-95 between Bleigh Avenue and Levick Street, construction of a new southbound I-95 on-ramp at Cottman Avenue, and eventual reconstruction and improvement of the street.

Additional improvements to Wissinoming Street include installation of additional on-street parking and creation of open green space for public use.

Drivers can enter Wissinoming Street from Cottman Avenue, Wellington Street, Friendship Street, and Princeton Avenue. Wissinoming Street is now one-way between Wellington Street and Friendship Street.

The reopening of Wissinoming Street marks the completion of PennDOT's I-95/CPR projects that reconstructed and improved 1.4 miles of I-95, its structures, and surface streets between the Cottman Avenue and Bridge Street interchanges.

For more information on PennDOT's I-95 reconstruction program, visit www.95revive.com.

Motorists can check conditions on major roadways 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 1,000 traffic cameras. 511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional X alerts.

For a complete list of construction projects impacting state-owned highways in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties, visit the District 6 Traffic Bulletin.

Subscribe to PennDOT news and traffic alerts in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties at www.penndot.pa.gov/District6.

Information about infrastructure in District 6, including completed work and significant projects, is available at www.penndot.pa.gov/D6Results. Find PennDOT's planned and active construction projects at www.projects.penndot.gov.

Follow PennDOT on X and like the department on Facebook and Instagram.

MEDIA CONTACT: Brad Rudolph, bradrudolph@pa.gov

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CE Expert System:  (Affects PA 3)  Market St over Schuylkill River, SEPTA & CSX

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So tomorrow night's presidential debate will mean that I-676 EB/US 30 EB will be briefly closed and 6th St will be closed partially into Wednesday.

Philadelphia, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that temporary road restrictions will be in place to support traffic flow and security associated with the September 10 Presidential Debate in Philadelphia. The debate will start at 9:00 PM at the National Constitution Center (NCC) at 6th and Arch Streets in Philadelphia.

Beginning Tuesday, September 10, motorists are advised of the following travel restrictions coordinated with local, state, federal enforcement, and other officials:

Beginning at midnight:

6th Street will be closed between Callowhill Street and Market Street. During the closure, motorists traveling the eastbound I-676 off ramp to 6th Street will only have access to the Benjamin Franklin Bridge. Motorists traveling in both directions on I-95 will be directed to use the Betsy Ross Bridge or the Walt Whitman Bridge.

Beginning at approximately 7:00 PM:

The eastbound I-676 off ramp towards Benjamin Franklin Bridge and 6th Street  will be closed. During the closure, motorists will be directed to use the Betsy Ross Bridge and the Walt Whitman Bridge.

Beginning at approximately 11:00 PM:

The eastbound I-676 off ramp to 6th Street will reopen. However, motorists will only have access to the Benjamin Franklin Bridge, as 6th Street between Callowhill Street and Market Street will remain closed. Motorists traveling in both directions on I-95 will be directed to use the Betsy Ross Bridge or the Walt Whitman Bridge.
 
Once the event ends and the security perimeter is fully deconstructed, 6th Street will reopen. Philadelphia city streets will also gradually reopen. Motorists can find more information about the city street closures on the City of Philadelphia's website.

Motorists are advised to allow extra time when traveling near the road restrictions because backups and delays will occur.

Motorists can check conditions on major roadways 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 1,000 traffic cameras. 511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional X alerts.

For a complete list of construction projects impacting state-owned highways in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties, visit the District 6 Traffic Bulletin.

Subscribe to PennDOT news and traffic alerts in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties at www.penndot.pa.gov/District6.

Information about infrastructure in District 6, including completed work and significant projects, is available at www.penndot.pa.gov/D6Results.  Find PennDOT's planned and active construction projects at www.projects.penndot.gov.

Find PennDOT news on X, Facebook, and Instagram.

MEDIA CONTACT: Krys Johnson, krysjohnso@pa.gov

PennDOT - District 6 News: Update: Motorists Advised of Road Restrictions for Presidential Debate in Philadelphia  (I am unsure if I-676 EB is closed now or just later this evening.)

Philadelphia, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that temporary road restrictions will be in place to support traffic flow and security associated with the September 10 Presidential Debate in Philadelphia. The debate will start at 9:00 PM at the National Constitution Center (NCC) at 6th and Arch streets in Philadelphia.

Motorists are advised of the following travel restrictions coordinated with local, state, federal enforcement, and other officials:
6th Street is closed between Callowhill Street and Market Street. Motorists traveling in both directions on I-95 will be directed to use the Betsy Ross Bridge or the Walt Whitman Bridge.
The eastbound I-676 off-ramp towards Benjamin Franklin Bridge and 6th Street is closed. During the closure, motorists will be directed to use the Betsy Ross Bridge and the Walt Whitman Bridge.
Once the event ends and the security perimeter is gradually deconstructed, 6th Street and the eastbound I-676 off-ramp will reopen. Philadelphia city streets will also gradually reopen. Motorists can find more information about the city street closures on the City of Philadelphia's website.

Motorists are advised to allow extra time when traveling near the road restrictions because backups and delays will occur.

Motorists can check conditions on major roadways 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 1,000 traffic cameras. 511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional X alerts.

For a complete list of construction projects impacting state-owned highways in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties, visit the District 6 Traffic Bulletin.

Subscribe to PennDOT news and traffic alerts in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties at www.penndot.pa.gov/District6.

Information about infrastructure in District 6, including completed work and significant projects, is available at www.penndot.pa.gov/D6Results.  Find PennDOT's planned and active construction projects at www.projects.penndot.gov.

Find PennDOT news on X, Facebook, and Instagram.

MEDIA CONTACT: Krys Johnson, krysjohnso@pa.gov

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(May affect PA 611)  PennDOT - District 6 News: PennDOT to Host Virtual Public Meeting for Vine Street Corridor Safety Improvement Project in Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) invites the public to attend a live virtual public meeting on Tuesday, September 24, for the upcoming project to improve travel and safety along the Vine Street corridor in Center City Philadelphia.

This proposed project includes various pedestrian and bicycle safety improvements on Vine Street from Broad Street (Route 611) to 8th Street.

As part of PennDOT's public outreach program, the department encourages the public to attend the live virtual public meeting on Tuesday, September 24, beginning at 7:00 PM, by clicking on this Microsoft Live Teams meeting link prior to the presentation start time.  The department's design team will deliver a project presentation before opening the meeting to questions using the platform's Q&A feature.

Please note that internet access or a computer or mobile device are required to view the virtual meeting.  Anyone with special needs or requiring special aid is requested to contact PennDOT Project Manager Nathan Parrish.

For more information on the upcoming meetings, project resources and other project information, please visit the Vine Street Corridor Safety Improvements project page.

Motorists can check conditions on major roadways 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 1,000 traffic cameras.  511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional X alerts.

For a complete list of construction projects impacting state-owned highways in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties, visit the District 6 Traffic Bulletin.

Subscribe to PennDOT news and traffic alerts in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties at www.penndot.pa.gov/District6.

Information about infrastructure in District 6, including completed work and significant projects, is available at www.penndot.pa.gov/D6Results.  Find PennDOT's planned and active construction projects at www.projects.penndot.gov.

Find PennDOT news on X, Facebook, and Instagram.

MEDIA CONTACT: Brad Rudolph, bradrudolph@pa.gov

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(Affects US 1) PennDOT - District 6 News: Paving, Roadway Repair Planned This Weekend, Next Week on I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) in Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that paving, concrete patching, and guiderail installation will occur this weekend and at night next week on Interstate 76 (Schuylkill Expressway) in Philadelphia, under a $36.8 million project to resurface and repair nearly five miles of the interstate, the associated on-and-off ramps, and more than 20 bridges.

Motorists are advised of the following travel restrictions:

Saturday, September 14, from 8:00 PM to 5:00 PM the following evening, a left lane closure will be in place on westbound I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) between the I-676 (Vine Street Expressway) and Spring Garden Street interchanges for concrete pavement patching.

Sunday, September 15, through Friday, September 20, from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM the following morning, a lane closure will be in place on sections of eastbound and westbound I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) between the Montgomery Drive and U.S. 1 South (City Avenue) interchanges for paving and guiderail installation.

Monday, September 16, and Tuesday, September 17, from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM the following morning, the first ramp from westbound I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) to U.S. 1 South (City Avenue/Exit 339) will be closed for paving. Motorists will be directed to continue on westbound I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) and use the next exit to access U.S. 1 South (City Avenue/Exit 339).

Monday, September 16, and Tuesday, September 17, from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM the following morning, the ramp from southbound U.S. 1 to westbound I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) will be closed for paving. Motorists will be directed to use eastbound I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) and exit at Montgomery Drive to access the ramp to westbound I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway).

Monday, September 16, through Friday, September 20, from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM the following morning, a lane closure will be in place on sections of eastbound and westbound I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) between the Spring Garden Street and 30th Street Station interchanges for concrete pavement patching.
Motorists are advised to allow extra time when traveling through or near the work areas because backups and delays will occur. All scheduled activities are weather dependent.

Under this contract, PennDOT's contractor will mill and overlay I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) pavement from U.S. 1 to I-676 (Vine Street Expressway); perform concrete base, shoulder and barrier repair and replacement as needed; construct minor grade adjustments for existing inlets at select locations; replace damaged signs; install new pavement markings, delineators, and rumble strips; and perform bridge repairs.

Motorists can check conditions on major roadways 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 1,000 traffic cameras. 511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional X alerts.

For a complete list of construction projects impacting state-owned highways in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties, visit the District 6 Traffic Bulletin.

Subscribe to PennDOT news and traffic alerts in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties at www.penndot.pa.gov/District6.

Information about infrastructure in District 6, including completed work and significant projects, is available at www.penndot.pa.gov/D6Results. Find PennDOT's planned and active construction projects at www.projects.penndot.gov.

Find PennDOT news on X, Facebook, and Instagram.

MEDIA CONTACT: Brad Rudolph, bradrudolph@pa.gov

PennDOT - District 6 News: Paving, Bridge Repairs Planned on U.S. 1 (Roosevelt Expressway) in Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that paving and bridge repair operations will occur on U.S. 1 (Roosevelt Expressway) under a $100.6 million project to rehabilitate the Wayne Junction Viaduct over the SEPTA tracks and Nicetown neighborhood in Philadelphia.

Motorists are advised of the following travel restrictions:

Friday, September 13, from 6:00 PM to 11:00 AM the following morning, periodic single and double lane closures will be in place on southbound U.S. 1 between Henry Avenue and I-76, and the ramp from southbound U.S. 1 to westbound I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) will be closed for paving. Motorists will be directed to use eastbound I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) and exit at Montgomery Drive to access the ramp to westbound I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway).

Monday, September 16, through Thursday, September 19, from 6:00 PM to 5:00 AM the following morning, periodic single and double lane closures are planned on southbound U.S. 1 (Roosevelt Expressway) between Henry Avenue and I-76 for expansion dam repair.

Thursday, September 19, from 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM the following morning, periodic single and double lane closures are planned on northbound and southbound U.S. 1 (Roosevelt Expressway) between I-76 and Henry Avenue for line striping.

Motorists are advised to allow extra time when traveling through or near the work areas because significant backups and delays will occur. All scheduled activities are weather dependent.

For more information on this bridge improvement project, visit www.us1wav.com.

Motorists can check conditions on major roadways 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 1,000 traffic cameras. 511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional X alerts.

For a complete list of construction projects impacting state-owned highways in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties, visit the District 6 Traffic Bulletin.

Subscribe to PennDOT news and traffic alerts in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties at www.penndot.pa.gov/District6.

Information about infrastructure in District 6, including completed work and significant projects, is available at www.penndot.pa.gov/D6Results. Find PennDOT's planned and active construction projects at www.projects.penndot.gov.

Find PennDOT news on X, Facebook, and Instagram.

MEDIA CONTACT: Brad Rudolph, bradrudolph@pa.gov

PennDOT - District 6 News: Bridge Deck Repair to Close Section of I-76 East (Schuylkill Expressway) in Grays Ferry for Four Weekends Beginning September 21

Philadelphia, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that bridge deck repair on two structures in the Grays Ferry neighborhood in Philadelphia will close a section of eastbound Interstate 76 (Schuylkill Expressway) over four weekends beginning Saturday, September 21.

The weekend closures will allow PennDOT's contractors to repair sections of deteriorated concrete deck and resurface the structure that carries I-76 East (Schuylkill Expressway) over the Schuylkill River and CSX rail tracks, and the adjacent land structure that carries I-76 East over Grays Ferry Avenue, Wharton Street and Reed Street.

During the four weekend closures, PennDOT's contractor will perform milling operations to remove all existing latex modified concrete from the bridge decks. Crews will then perform sounding operations to locate and repair deteriorated sections of concrete with a rapid set epoxy based concrete patching material. Once repairs are completed, a highly bonding tack coat will be applied to the roadway prior to paving.  Final paving will consist of a dense graded bituminous material that will reduce surface cracking, rutting, and reduce infiltration of water and road salts, providing a water proofing sealer for the bridge decks.

The first weekend closure will occur from 9:00 PM Saturday, September 21, to 4:00 AM Monday, September 23, on eastbound I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) from just after the ramp to Grays Ferry Avenue/University Avenue (Exit 346B) to just before the 34th Street on-ramp. All ramps to-and-from I-76 East (Schuylkill Expressway) will remain open to traffic during the closure.

Weather permitting, the same section of I-76 East (Schuylkill Expressway) will be closed and detoured over the following three additional weekends:

9:00 PM Friday, September 27, to 4:00 AM Monday, September 30.
9:00 PM Friday, October 4, to 4:00 AM Monday, October 7.
9:00 PM Friday, October 11, to 6:00 AM Sunday, October 13.
During the closure of I-76 East (Schuylkill Expressway), the regional detour route will utilize I-676 East (Vine Street Expressway) to I-95 South; or I-476 South to I-95 North.

Local traffic will be directed to exit at Grays Ferry Avenue/University Avenue (Exit 346B) and use the University Avenue Bridge/34th Street to access the ramp to I-76 East (Schuylkill Expressway).

Electronic message boards on I-76 and other regional transportation arteries will be utilized to alert motorists about the weekend closures and provide specific alternate routes.

The weekend closures are being coordinated with the City of Philadelphia, the Sports Complex, SEPTA, and other stakeholders and transportation agencies across the region.

Motorists are advised to avoid the closure areas because significant backups will occur on I-76 East (Schuylkill Expressway) approaching the work area, and on surface streets in the vicinity of the work area and detour routes.

Motorists can check conditions on major roadways 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 1,000 traffic cameras. 511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional X alerts.

For a complete list of construction projects impacting state-owned highways in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties, visit the District 6 Traffic Bulletin.

Subscribe to PennDOT news and traffic alerts in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties at www.penndot.pa.gov/District6.

Information about infrastructure in District 6, including completed work and significant projects, is available at www.penndot.pa.gov/D6Results. Find PennDOT's planned and active construction projects at www.projects.penndot.gov.

Find PennDOT news on X, Facebook, and Instagram.

MEDIA CONTACT: Brad Rudolph, bradrudolph@pa.gov

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PennDOT - Statewide News: Shapiro Administration's Response to I-95 Collapse Named America's Transportation Awards Finalist

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced that its response to the collapse of the bridge carrying Interstate 95 over Cottman Avenue in northeast Philadelphia last year has been named one of the Top 12 finalists in the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials' (AASHTO) 2024 America's Transportation Awards competition.

After the fire and collapse of the bridge carrying I-95 over Cottman Avenue in northeast Philadelphia in the early morning hours of June 11, 2023, the PennDOT District 6 team sprang into action. Immediately following the collapse, Governor Shapiro issued a Declaration of Disaster Emergency, which allowed the team to mobilize contractors quickly to demolish the collapsed bridge and procure materials to build a temporary roadway, including locally made recycled foam glass aggregate.

Thanks to the coordination between PennDOT, the Pennsylvania State Police, the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency, the Biden Administration, the U.S. Department of Transportation, the City of Philadelphia, and the around-the-clock work of the Philadelphia Building Trades and contractors, crews demolished the damaged roadway and built the temporary roadway and reopened I-95 to traffic 12 days after the fire and collapse - well ahead of experts' original predictions. On May 23, 2024, less than a year later, the permanent reconstruction of the bridge was completed.

"Reopening I-95 in record time was the direct result of incredible collaboration and is a testament to what is possible when everyone is committed to taking action and finding solutions," said PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll. "I'm incredibly proud that PennDOT and the project team have been recognized with this award, and we hope that Pennsylvanians will vote for this worthy project."

The Top 12 finalists – whittled down from 106 nominees from 39 state DOTs via four regional contests – now compete for the Grand Prize and the People's Choice Award.

Sponsored by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, AAA, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the competition evaluates projects in three categories: Quality of Life/Community Development; Best Use of Technology & Innovation; and Operations Excellence. The projects are also divided into three sizes: small (projects costing up to $25 million); medium (projects that cost between $26 million to $200 million); and large (projects costing more than $200 million).

The Grand Prize will be decided by an independent panel of transportation experts, while the People's Choice Award will be determined by online voting, weighted by state population. Winners will be announced at the AASHTO Annual Meeting in Philadelphia in October. Online voting is underway at americastransportationawards.org and continues through 11:59 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Oct. 29. Individuals can cast no more than one vote per day per project.

Cast your vote for the I-95 emergency response here. Individuals can cast no more than one vote per device per day.

To learn more about the America's Transportation Awards projects, visit www.AmericasTransportationAwards.org.

 MEDIA CONTACT: Erin Waters-Trasatt, ewaterstra@pa.gov, or Alexis Campbell, alecampbel@pa.gov, 717-783-8800

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PennDOT - District 6 News: Paving, Roadway Repair Planned Next Week on I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) in Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that paving, roadway repair, and guiderail installation will at night next week on Interstate 76 (Schuylkill Expressway) in Philadelphia under a $36.8 million project to resurface and repair nearly five miles of the interstate, the associated on-and-off ramps, and more than 20 bridges.

Motorists are advised of the following travel restrictions:

Monday, September 23, and Tuesday, September 24, from, 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM the following morning, the ramps to and from Montgomery Drive to westbound I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) will be closed and detoured for paving. Montgomery Drive motorists will be directed to use Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Sweet Briar Drive, Lansdowne Drive and Girard Avenue to access westbound I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway). I-76 West motorists will be directed to continue west on I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway), exit at Belmont Avenue and use eastbound I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) to access Montgomery Drive.
Monday, September 23, through Wednesday, September 25, from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM the following morning, the ramp from westbound I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) to Lincoln Drive will be closed for paving. Motorists will be directed to continue on westbound I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway), exit at Belmont Avenue and use the ramp to eastbound I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) to access Lincoln Drive.
Monday, September 23, through Friday, September 27, from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM the following morning, a lane closure will be in place on sections of eastbound and westbound I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) between the Montgomery Drive and U.S. 1 South (City Avenue) interchanges for paving and guiderail installation.
Monday, September 23, through Friday, September 27, from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM the following morning, a lane closure will be in place on sections of eastbound and westbound I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) between the Girard Avenue and 30th Street Station interchanges for concrete roadway repair.
Motorists are advised to allow extra time when traveling through or near the work areas because backups and delays will occur. All scheduled activities are weather dependent.

Under this contract, PennDOT's contractor will mill and overlay I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) pavement from U.S. 1 to I-676 (Vine Street Expressway); perform concrete base, shoulder and barrier repair and replacement as needed; construct minor grade adjustments for existing inlets at select locations; replace damaged signs; install new pavement markings, delineators, and rumble strips; and perform bridge repairs.

Motorists can check conditions on major roadways 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 1,000 traffic cameras. 511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional X alerts.

For a complete list of construction projects impacting state-owned highways in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties, visit the District 6 Traffic Bulletin.

Subscribe to PennDOT news and traffic alerts in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties at www.penndot.pa.gov/District6.

Information about infrastructure in District 6, including completed work and significant projects, is available at www.penndot.pa.gov/D6Results. Find PennDOT's planned and active construction projects at www.projects.penndot.gov.

Find PennDOT news on X, Facebook, and Instagram.

MEDIA CONTACT: Brad Rudolph, bradrudolph@pa.gov

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Bridge deck closure on I-76 for this weekend was canceled last night on short notice. Apparently the concrete mixture did not meet standards.

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PennDOT - District 6 News: Bridge Deck Repair to Close I-76 East (Schuylkill Expressway) This Weekend in Grays Ferry

Philadelphia, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that bridge deck repair will close eastbound Interstate 76 (Schuylkill Expressway) this weekend in the Grays Ferry section of Philadelphia for bridge deck repair.

Motorists are advised of the following travel restriction:

From 9:00 PM Friday, September 27, to 4:00 AM Monday, September 30, eastbound I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) will be closed from just after the ramp to Grays Ferry Avenue/University Avenue (Exit 346B) to just before the 34th Street on-ramp.
During the closure of I-76 East (Schuylkill Expressway), the regional detour route will use I-676 East (Vine Street Expressway) to I-95 South; or I-476 South to I-95 North.

Local traffic will be directed to exit at Grays Ferry Avenue/University Avenue (Exit 346B) and use the University Avenue Bridge/34th Street to access the ramp to I-76 East (Schuylkill Expressway). All ramps to-and-from I-76 East (Schuylkill Expressway) will remain open to traffic during the weekend closure.

Electronic message boards on I-76 and other regional transportation arteries will be utilized to alert motorists about the closure and provide specific alternate routes.  This weekend closure is being coordinated with the City of Philadelphia, the Sports Complex, SEPTA, and other stakeholders and transportation agencies across the region.

Weather permitting, the same section of I-76 East (Schuylkill Expressway) will be closed and detoured over two additional weekends.

9:00 PM Friday, October 4, to 4:00 AM Monday, October 7.
9:00 PM Friday, October 11, to 6:00 AM Sunday, October 13.
The weekend closures will allow PennDOT's contractors to repair sections of deteriorated concrete deck and resurface the structure that carries I-76 East (Schuylkill Expressway) over the Schuylkill River and CSX rail tracks, and the adjacent land structure that carries I-76 East over Grays Ferry Avenue, Wharton Street and Reed Street.

Motorists are advised to avoid the closure areas if possible, during these weekends because significant backups will occur on I-76 East (Schuylkill Expressway) approaching the work area, and on surface streets in the vicinity of the work area and detour routes.

Motorists can check conditions on major roadways 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 1,000 traffic cameras.  511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional X alerts.

For a complete list of construction projects impacting state-owned highways in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties, visit the District 6 Traffic Bulletin.

Subscribe to PennDOT news and traffic alerts in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties at www.penndot.pa.gov/District6.

Information about infrastructure in District 6, including completed work and significant projects, is available at www.penndot.pa.gov/D6Results.  Find PennDOT's planned and active construction projects at www.projects.penndot.gov.

Find PennDOT news on X, Facebook, and Instagram.

MEDIA CONTACT: Brad Rudolph, bradrudolph@pa.gov

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(Also affects US 1)  PennDOT - District 6 News: Paving, Roadway Repair Planned at Night Next Week on I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) in Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that paving and roadway repair will occur at night next week on Interstate 76 (Schuylkill Expressway) in Philadelphia under a $36.8 million project to resurface and repair nearly five miles of the interstate, the associated on-and-off ramps, and more than 20 bridges.

Motorists are advised of the following travel restrictions:

Monday, September 30, and Tuesday, October 1, from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM the following morning, the ramp from southbound U.S. 1 to westbound I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) will be closed for paving. Motorists will be directed to use eastbound I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) and exit at Montgomery Drive to access the ramp to westbound I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway).
Monday, September 30, and Tuesday, October 1, from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM the following morning, the first ramp from westbound I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) to U.S. 1 South (City Avenue) will be closed for paving. Motorists will be directed to continue on westbound I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) and take the second exit to U.S. 1 (City Avenue).
Monday, September 30, through Thursday, October 3, from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM the following morning, a lane closure will be in place on sections of eastbound and westbound I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) between the Girard Avenue and 30th Street Station interchanges for concrete roadway repair.
Monday, September 30, through Friday, October 4, from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM the following morning, the ramp from westbound I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) to Lincoln Drive will be closed for paving. Motorists will be directed to continue on westbound I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway), exit at Belmont Avenue and use the ramp to eastbound I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) to access Lincoln Drive.
Monday, September 30, through Friday, October 4, from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM the following morning, a lane closure will be in place on sections of eastbound and westbound I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) between the Montgomery Drive and U.S. 1 South (City Avenue) interchanges for paving.
Motorists are advised to allow extra time when traveling through the work areas because backups and delays will occur. All scheduled activities are weather dependent.

Under this contract, PennDOT's contractor will mill and overlay I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) pavement from U.S. 1 to I-676 (Vine Street Expressway); perform concrete base, shoulder and barrier repair and replacement as needed; construct minor grade adjustments for existing inlets at select locations; replace damaged signs; install new pavement markings, delineators, and rumble strips; and perform bridge repairs.

Motorists can check conditions on major roadways 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 1,000 traffic cameras. 511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional X alerts.

For a complete list of construction projects impacting state-owned highways in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties, visit the District 6 Traffic Bulletin.

Subscribe to PennDOT news and traffic alerts in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties at www.penndot.pa.gov/District6.

Information about infrastructure in District 6, including completed work and significant projects, is available at www.penndot.pa.gov/D6Results. Find PennDOT's planned and active construction projects at www.projects.penndot.gov.

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MEDIA CONTACT: Brad Rudolph, bradrudolph@pa.gov

PennDOT - District 6 News: PennDOT to Host Virtual Public Meeting for I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) Flex Lane Project in Lower Merion Township, Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) invites the public to attend a live virtual public meeting on Thursday, October 10, for the upcoming project to construct a third flexible travel or flex lane along westbound Interstate 76 (Schuylkill Expressway) from U.S. 1 South (City Avenue) to west of Belmont Avenue in Lower Merion Township, Montgomery County and the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County.

The purpose of this project is to reduce congestion, decrease congestion related crashes and increase travel time reliability along the corridor. A flex lane will provide temporary capacity enhancements during peak demand and allow for dynamic lane management during emergency operations, weather events, and maintenance activities. The new third lane will serve as a shoulder during non-peak traffic hours.

As part of PennDOT's public outreach program, the department encourages the public to attend the live virtual public meeting on Thursday, October 10, beginning at 6:30 PM, by clicking on this Microsoft Live Teams meeting link prior to the presentation start time.  The department's design team will deliver a project presentation before opening the meeting to questions using the platform's Q&A feature.

Please note that internet access or a computer or mobile device are required to view the virtual meeting.  Anyone with special needs or requiring special aid is requested to contact PennDOT Project Manager Mike Holva at mholva@pa.gov.

For more information on the upcoming meeting, project resources and other project information, please visit Transform76.com.

Motorists can check conditions on major roadways 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 1,000 traffic cameras.  511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional X alerts.

For a complete list of construction projects impacting state-owned highways in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties, visit the District 6 Traffic Bulletin.

Subscribe to PennDOT news and traffic alerts in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties at www.penndot.pa.gov/District6.

Information about infrastructure in District 6, including completed work and significant projects, is available at www.penndot.pa.gov/D6Results.  Find PennDOT's planned and active construction projects at www.projects.penndot.gov.

Find PennDOT news on X, Facebook, and Instagram.

MEDIA CONTACT: Brad Rudolph, bradrudolph@pa.gov

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PennDOT - District 6 News: I-95 Bridge Construction to Close Section of Tacony Street at Night in Northeast Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that Interstate 95 bridge construction will close a section of Tacony Street in Northeast Philadelphia beginning next week.

Motorists are advised of the following travel restriction:

Monday, September 30, through Wednesday, October 9, from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM the following morning, Tacony Street will be closed and detoured weeknights between Aramingo Avenue and Bridge Street for construction of the new southbound I-95 viaduct at Tacony Street.
During the weeknight closure, traffic from Aramingo/Harbison Avenue will be directed to turn right on Bridge Street and left on Tacony Street. Traffic from Tacony Street will be directed to turn right on Bridge Street and left on Aramingo Avenue/Harbison Avenue.

Motorists are advised to allow extra time when traveling near the work areas because significant backups and delays will occur. All scheduled activities are weather dependent.

The closure is part of PennDOT's $270 million I-95/BS2 project that will reconstruct I-95 in both directions from Margaret Street to Carver Street. This project is expected to be completed in 2027.

Motorists can check conditions on major roadways 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 1,000 traffic cameras. 511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional X alerts.

For a complete list of construction projects impacting state-owned highways in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties, visit the District 6 Traffic Bulletin.

Subscribe to PennDOT news and traffic alerts in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties at www.penndot.pa.gov/District6.

Information about infrastructure in District 6, including completed work and significant projects, is available at www.penndot.pa.gov/D6Results. Find PennDOT's planned and active construction projects at www.projects.penndot.gov.

Find PennDOT news on X, Facebook, and Instagram.

MEDIA CONTACT: Brad Rudolph, bradrudolph@pa.gov

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PennDOT - District 6 News: I-76 East (Schuylkill Expressway) Closure Cancelled This Weekend, Rescheduled for Next Weekend in Grays Ferry

Philadelphia, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that this weekend's planned closure of eastbound Interstate 76 (Schuylkill Expressway) has been cancelled in the Grays Ferry section of Philadelphia.

PennDOT's contractor was scheduled to close I-76 East (Schuylkill Expressway) from 9:00 PM Friday, October 4, to 4:00 AM Monday, October 7, to perform bridge deck repair on two structures, but that work has been moved to the following weekend to accommodate this weekend's events at the Sports Complex in South Philadelphia.

Weather permitting, motorists are advised of the following travel restriction for next weekend:

9:00 PM Friday, October 11, to 6:00 AM Sunday, October 13, eastbound I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) will be closed from just after the ramp to Grays Ferry Avenue/University Avenue (Exit 346B) to just before the 34th Street on-ramp.
During the closure of I-76 East (Schuylkill Expressway), the regional detour route will use I-676 East (Vine Street Expressway) to I-95 South; or I-476 South to I-95 North.

Local traffic will be directed to exit at Grays Ferry Avenue/University Avenue (Exit 346B) and use the University Avenue Bridge/34th Street to access the ramp to I-76 East (Schuylkill Expressway). All ramps to-and-from I-76 East (Schuylkill Expressway) will remain open to traffic during the weekend closure.

Electronic message boards on I-76 and other regional transportation arteries will be utilized to alert motorists about the closure and provide specific alternate routes.  This weekend closure is being coordinated with the City of Philadelphia, the Sports Complex, SEPTA, and other stakeholders and transportation agencies across the region.

Motorists are advised to avoid the closure areas if possible because significant backups will occur on I-76 East (Schuylkill Expressway) approaching the work area, and on surface streets in the vicinity of the work area and detour routes.

Motorists can check conditions on major roadways 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 1,000 traffic cameras.  511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional X alerts.

For a complete list of construction projects impacting state-owned highways in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties, visit the District 6 Traffic Bulletin.

Subscribe to PennDOT news and traffic alerts in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties at www.penndot.pa.gov/District6.

Information about infrastructure in District 6, including completed work and significant projects, is available at www.penndot.pa.gov/D6Results.  Find PennDOT's planned and active construction projects at www.projects.penndot.gov.

Find PennDOT news on X, Facebook, and Instagram.

MEDIA CONTACT: Brad Rudolph, bradrudolph@pa.gov

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PennDOT - District 6 News: I-76 East (Schuylkill Expressway) Closure Cancelled This Weekend, Rescheduled for Next Weekend in Grays Ferry

Philadelphia, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that this weekend's planned closure of eastbound Interstate 76 (Schuylkill Expressway) has been cancelled in the Grays Ferry section of Philadelphia.

PennDOT's contractor was scheduled to close I-76 East (Schuylkill Expressway) from 9:00 PM Friday, October 4, to 4:00 AM Monday, October 7, to perform bridge deck repair on two structures, but that work has been moved to the following weekend to accommodate this weekend's events at the Sports Complex in South Philadelphia.

Good thinking, PennDOT.  It's not just the Phightin's beginning their playoff run, but the Wells Fargo Ctr. hosting preseason hockey, a gymnastics exhibition featuring Simone Biles, and what looks like a rap concert.

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(Also affects US 13 and US 30)  PennDOT - District 6 News: Pavement Repair Planned at Night This Weekend, Next Week on I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) in Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that roadway repair will occur at night this weekend and next week on Interstate 76 (Schuylkill Expressway) in Philadelphia under a $37.9 million project to resurface and repair nearly five miles of the interstate, the associated on-and-off ramps, and more than 20 bridges.

Motorists are advised of the following travel restriction:

Friday, October 4, and Saturday, October 5, from 9:00 PM to 7:00 AM the following morning, single and double lane closures will be in place on sections of eastbound I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) between the U.S. 1 South (City Avenue) and I-676 interchanges for accelerated concrete patching.
Monday, October 7, through Thursday, October 10, from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM the following morning, a lane closure will be in place on sections of eastbound and westbound I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) between the Montgomery Drive and 30th Street Station interchanges for paving and concrete roadway repair.
Tuesday, October 8, from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM the following morning, the ramp from westbound I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) to Girard Avenue will be closed and detoured for milling and bridge deck repair. Motorists will be directed to continue on westbound I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway), exit at Montgomery Drive and use the ramp to eastbound I-76 to access Girard Avenue.
Tuesday, October 8, from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM the following morning, the ramp from Spring Garden Street to westbound I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) will be closed and detoured for milling. Motorists will be directed to follow the posted detour route to access westbound I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway).
Motorists are advised to allow extra time when traveling through the work area because significant backups and delays will occur. All scheduled activities are weather dependent.

Under this contract, PennDOT's contractor will mill and overlay I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) pavement from U.S. 1 to I-676 (Vine Street Expressway); perform concrete base, shoulder and barrier repair and replacement as needed; construct minor grade adjustments for existing inlets at select locations; replace damaged signs; install new pavement markings, delineators, and rumble strips; and perform bridge repairs.

Motorists can check conditions on major roadways 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 1,000 traffic cameras. 511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional X alerts.

For a complete list of construction projects impacting state-owned highways in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties, visit the District 6 Traffic Bulletin.

Subscribe to PennDOT news and traffic alerts in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties at www.penndot.pa.gov/District6.

Information about infrastructure in District 6, including completed work and significant projects, is available at www.penndot.pa.gov/D6Results. Find PennDOT's planned and active construction projects at www.projects.penndot.gov.

Find PennDOT news on X, Facebook, and Instagram.

MEDIA CONTACT: Brad Rudolph, bradrudolph@pa.gov

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PennDOT - District 6 News: Bridge Deck Repair to Close I-76 East (Schuylkill Expressway) This Weekend in Grays Ferry

Philadelphia, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that bridge deck repair will close eastbound Interstate 76 (Schuylkill Expressway) this weekend in the Grays Ferry section of Philadelphia for bridge deck repair.

Motorists are advised of the following travel restriction:

From 9:00 PM Friday, October 11, to 7:00 AM Sunday, October 13, eastbound I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) will be closed from just after the ramp to Grays Ferry Avenue/University Avenue (Exit 346B) to just before the 34th Street on-ramp.
During the closure of I-76 East (Schuylkill Expressway), the regional detour route will use I-676 East (Vine Street Expressway) to I-95 South; or I-476 South to I-95 North.

Local traffic will be directed to exit at Grays Ferry Avenue/University Avenue (Exit 346B) and use the University Avenue Bridge/34th Street to access the ramp to I-76 East (Schuylkill Expressway). All ramps to-and-from I-76 East (Schuylkill Expressway) will remain open to traffic during the weekend closure.

Electronic message boards on I-76 and other regional transportation arteries will be utilized to alert motorists about the closure and provide specific alternate routes.  This weekend closure is being coordinated with the City of Philadelphia, the Sports Complex, SEPTA, and other stakeholders and transportation agencies across the region.

The weekend closure will allow PennDOT's contractors to repair sections of deteriorated concrete deck and resurface the structure that carries I-76 East (Schuylkill Expressway) over the Schuylkill River and CSX rail tracks, and the adjacent land structure that carries I-76 East over Grays Ferry Avenue, Wharton Street and Reed Street.

Motorists are advised to avoid the closure area if possible during the weekend closure because significant backups will occur on I-76 East (Schuylkill Expressway) approaching the work area, and on surface streets in the vicinity of the work area and detour routes.

Motorists can check conditions on major roadways 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 1,000 traffic cameras.  511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional X alerts.

For a complete list of construction projects impacting state-owned highways in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties, visit the District 6 Traffic Bulletin.

Subscribe to PennDOT news and traffic alerts in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties at www.penndot.pa.gov/District6.

Information about infrastructure in District 6, including completed work and significant projects, is available at www.penndot.pa.gov/D6Results.  Find PennDOT's planned and active construction projects at www.projects.penndot.gov.

Find PennDOT news on X, Facebook, and Instagram.

MEDIA CONTACT: Brad Rudolph, bradrudolph@pa.gov

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(For I-676, I-76, US 30, and I think also affects US 13) PennDOT - District 6 News: Paving, Roadway Repair Planned at Night Next Week on Interstate 76 (Schuylkill Expressway) in Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that paving and roadway repair operations will occur at night on I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) in Philadelphia under a $37.9 million project to resurface and repair nearly five miles of the interstate, the associated on-and-off ramps, and more than 20 bridges.

Motorists are advised of the following travel restrictions:

Thursday, October 10, from 9:00 PM to 10:30 PM, the ramp from I-676 West (Vine Street Expressway) to I-76 West (Schuylkill Expressway) will be closed for paving on mainline I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway). During the closure, motorists will be directed to use I-76 East (Schuylkill Expressway), exit at 30th Street, turn right on Arch Street, turn left on 30th Street, turn left on Market Street, and turn left on Schuylkill Avenue to access I-76 West (Schuylkill Expressway).
Monday, October 14, through Thursday, October 17, from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM the following morning, a lane closure will be in place on sections of eastbound and westbound I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) between the Montgomery Drive and 30th Street Station interchanges for paving and concrete roadway repair.
Tuesday, October 15, and Wednesday, October 16, from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM the following morning, the ramp from westbound I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) to Girard Avenue will be closed and detoured for paving. Motorists will be directed to continue on westbound I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway), exit at Montgomery Drive and use the ramp to eastbound I-76 to access Girard Avenue.
Tuesday, October 15, and Wednesday, October 16, from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM the following morning, the ramp from Spring Garden Street to westbound I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) will be closed and detoured for milling. Motorists will be directed to follow the posted detour route to access westbound I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway).
Drivers are also reminded that bridge deck repair will close I-76 East (Schuylkill Expressway) this weekend in the Grays Ferry section of Philadelphia for bridge deck repair.
From 9:00 PM Friday, October 11, to 7:00 AM Sunday, October 13, eastbound I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) will be closed from just after the ramp to Grays Ferry Avenue/University Avenue (Exit 346B) to just before the 34th Street on-ramp.

During the closure of I-76 East (Schuylkill Expressway), the regional detour route will use I-676 East (Vine Street Expressway) to I-95 South; or I-476 South to I-95 North.

Local traffic will be directed to exit at Grays Ferry Avenue/University Avenue (Exit 346B) and use the University Avenue Bridge/34th Street to access the ramp to I-76 East (Schuylkill Expressway). All ramps to-and-from I-76 East (Schuylkill Expressway) will remain open to traffic during the weekend closure.

Motorists can check conditions on major roadways 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 1,000 traffic cameras. 511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional X alerts.

For a complete list of construction projects impacting state-owned highways in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties, visit the District 6 Traffic Bulletin.

Subscribe to PennDOT news and traffic alerts in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties at www.penndot.pa.gov/District6.

Information about infrastructure in District 6, including completed work and significant projects, is available at www.penndot.pa.gov/D6Results. Find PennDOT's planned and active construction projects at www.projects.penndot.gov.

Find PennDOT news on X, Facebook, and Instagram.

MEDIA CONTACT: Brad Rudolph, bradrudolph@pa.gov

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PennDOT - District 6 News: Bridge Deck Repair to Close I-76 East (Schuylkill Expressway) This Weekend in Grays Ferry

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(For US 13) PennDOT - District 6 News: SEPTA to Close U.S. 13 (Baltimore Avenue) for Rail Improvements in Philadelphia

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(For I-76, US 13, and US 30)  PennDOT - District 6 News: Paving, Roadway Repair Planned at Night Next Week on Interstate 76 (Schuylkill Expressway) in Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that paving and roadway repair operations will occur at night on I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) in Philadelphia under a $37.9 million project to resurface and repair nearly five miles of the interstate, the associated on-and-off ramps, and more than 20 bridges.

Motorists are advised of the following travel restrictions:

Monday, October 28, and Friday, November 1, from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM the following morning, the ramp from westbound I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) to Girard Avenue will be closed and detoured for paving. Motorists will be directed to continue on westbound I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway), exit at Montgomery Drive and use the ramp to eastbound I-76 to access Girard Avenue.
Monday, October 28, through Thursday, October 31, from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM the following morning, a lane closure will be in place on sections of eastbound and westbound I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) between the U.S. 1 and 30th Street Station interchanges for paving, concrete roadway repair and line painting.
Thursday, October 31, and Friday, November 1, from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM the following morning, the ramp from Spring Garden Street to westbound I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) will be closed and detoured for concrete roadway repair. Motorists will be directed to follow the posted detour route to access westbound I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway).
Motorists are advised to allow extra time when traveling through the work areas because backups and delays will occur. All scheduled activities are weather dependent.

Motorists can check conditions on major roadways 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 1,000 traffic cameras. 511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional X alerts.

For a complete list of construction projects impacting state-owned highways in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties, visit the District 6 Traffic Bulletin.

Subscribe to PennDOT news and traffic alerts in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties at www.penndot.pa.gov/District6.

Information about infrastructure in District 6, including completed work and significant projects, is available at www.penndot.pa.gov/D6Results. Find PennDOT's planned and active construction projects at www.projects.penndot.gov.

Find PennDOT news on X, Facebook, and Instagram.

MEDIA CONTACT: Brad Rudolph, bradrudolph@pa.gov

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The CE Expert System is noting a proposal to create transit lanes to US 1 (Roosevelt Blvd).

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(For I-76)  PennDOT - District 6 News: Paving, Bridge Repair Planned at Night Next Week on Interstate 76 (Schuylkill Expressway) in Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that paving and roadway repair operations will occur at night on I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) in Philadelphia under a $37.9 million project to resurface and repair nearly five miles of the interstate, the associated on-and-off ramps, and more than 20 bridges.

Motorists are advised of the following travel restrictions:

Monday, November 4, through Thursday, November 7, from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM the following morning, a lane closure will be in place on sections of eastbound and westbound I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) between the U.S. 1 and 30th Street Station interchanges for paving and bridge deck repair.
Wednesday, November 6, and Thursday, November 7, from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM the following morning, the ramps to-and-from eastbound I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) to Girard Avenue will be closed and detoured for paving. Motorists will be directed to follow the posted detour route.
Motorists are advised to allow extra time when traveling near or through the work areas because backups and delays will occur. All scheduled activities are weather dependent.

Motorists can check conditions on major roadways including color-coded winter conditions, 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 1,000 traffic cameras. 511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional X alerts.

For a complete list of construction projects impacting state-owned highways in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties, visit the District 6 Traffic Bulletin.

Subscribe to PennDOT news and traffic alerts in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties at www.penndot.pa.gov/District6.

Information about infrastructure in District 6, including completed work and significant projects, is available at www.penndot.pa.gov/D6Results. Find PennDOT's planned and active construction projects at www.projects.penndot.gov.

Find PennDOT news on X, Facebook, and Instagram.

MEDIA CONTACT: Brad Rudolph, bradrudolph@pa.gov

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(Also for I-676) PennDOT - District 6 News: Sign, Barrier Installation Planned at Night Next Week on I-95 in Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that sign and barrier construction is planned at night next week on Interstate 95 in Philadelphia. A section of Tacony Street will also close for I-95 bridge construction.

Motorists are advised of the following travel restrictions:

Monday, November 11, and Tuesday, November 12, from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM the following morning, the eastbound I-676 ramp to southbound I-95 will be closed and a left lane closure will be in place on southbound I-95 between the I-676 and Columbus Boulevard interchanges for sign and barrier installation. During the ramp closure, motorists will be directed to continue on I-676 east, exit at 6th Street/Ben Franklin Bridge, east on Race Street, and south on Columbus Boulevard to the southbound I-95 on-ramp at Water Street.
Wednesday, November 13, and Thursday, November 14, from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM the following morning, the ramp from Columbus Boulevard to northbound I-95 will be closed and a left lane closure will be in place on northbound I-95 between the Columbus Boulevard and I-676 interchanges for barrier installation. During the ramp closure, motorists will be directed north on Columbus Boulevard to the northbound I-95 on-ramp at Summer Street.
Wednesday, November 13, and Thursday, November 14, from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM the following morning, a left lane closure will be in place on southbound I-95 between Market Street and the I-76 interchange for sign installation.
Saturday, November 9, and Saturday, November 16, from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Tacony Street will be closed between Aramingo Avenue and Bridge Street for overhead bridge construction. During the closure, motorists will be directed to use Harbison Avenue and Bridge Street.
The lane and ramp closures are part of PennDOT's $329 million I-95 Central Access Philadelphia (CAP) Project that will replace and extend the cap over I-95 and Columbus Boulevard between Walnut and Chestnut streets.

The Tacony Street closure is part of PennDOT's $270 million I-95/BS2 project that will reconstruct I-95 in both directions from Margaret Street to Carver Street.

Additional project details, construction updates, project detours and other information are available at www.95revive.com.

Motorists can check conditions on major roadways including color-coded winter conditions, 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 1,000 traffic cameras. 511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional X alerts.

For a complete list of construction projects impacting state-owned highways in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties, visit the District 6 Traffic Bulletin.

Subscribe to PennDOT news and traffic alerts in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties at www.penndot.pa.gov/District6.

Information about infrastructure in District 6, including completed work and significant projects, is available at www.penndot.pa.gov/D6Results. Find PennDOT's planned and active construction projects at www.projects.penndot.gov.

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MEDIA CONTACT: Brad Rudolph, bradrudolph@pa.gov

(For I-76 and US 30)  PennDOT - District 6 News: Paving, Bridge Repair Planned at Night Next Week on Interstate 76 (Schuylkill Expressway) in Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that paving and roadway repair operations will occur at night on I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) in Philadelphia under a $37.9 million project to resurface and repair nearly five miles of the interstate, the associated on-and-off ramps, and more than 20 bridges.

Motorists are advised of the following travel restrictions:

Monday, November 11, from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM the following morning, the ramp from Girard Avenue to eastbound I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) will be closed and detoured for paving. Motorists will be directed to follow the posted detour route.
Monday, November 11, through Thursday, November 14, from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM the following morning, a lane closure will be in place on sections of eastbound and westbound I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) between the U.S. 1 and 30th Street Station interchanges for paving and bridge deck repair.
Tuesday, November 12, from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM the following morning, the ramp from eastbound I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) to Girard Avenue will be closed and detoured for paving. Motorists will be directed to follow the posted detour route.
Friday, November 15, from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM the following morning, the ramp from westbound I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) to University Avenue will be closed and detoured for paving. Motorists will be directed to follow the posted detour route.
Motorists are advised to allow extra time when traveling near or through the work areas because backups and delays will occur. All scheduled activities are weather dependent.

Motorists can check conditions on major roadways including color-coded winter conditions, 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 1,000 traffic cameras. 511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional X alerts.

For a complete list of construction projects impacting state-owned highways in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties, visit the District 6 Traffic Bulletin.

Subscribe to PennDOT news and traffic alerts in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties at www.penndot.pa.gov/District6.

Information about infrastructure in District 6, including completed work and significant projects, is available at www.penndot.pa.gov/D6Results. Find PennDOT's planned and active construction projects at www.projects.penndot.gov.

Find PennDOT news on X, Facebook, and Instagram.

MEDIA CONTACT: Brad Rudolph, bradrudolph@pa.gov

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PennDOT - District 6 News: Overhead Sign Construction Planned Next Week on I-95 in Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that overhead sign installation is planned next week on Interstate 95 in Philadelphia. A section of Tacony Street will also close this Saturday for I-95 bridge construction.

Motorists are advised of the following travel restrictions:

Saturday, November 16, from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Tacony Street will be closed between Aramingo Avenue and Bridge Street for overhead bridge construction. During the closure, motorists will be directed to use Harbison Avenue and Bridge Street.
Monday, November 18, through Friday, November 22, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM, a right lane closure is planned on northbound I-95 between the Cottman Avenue and Betsy Ross Bridge interchanges.
Monday, November 18, and Tuesday, November 19, from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM the following morning, the ramp from Columbus Boulevard to northbound I-95 will be closed and a left lane closure will be in place on northbound I-95 between the Columbus Boulevard and I-676 interchanges for barrier installation. During the ramp closure, motorists will be directed north on Columbus Boulevard to the northbound I-95 on-ramp at Summer Street.
Wednesday, November 20, and Thursday, November 21, from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM the following morning, a right lane closure will be in place on northbound I-95 in the vicinity of the Columbus Boulevard interchange.
The lane and ramp closures in Center City are part of PennDOT's $329 million I-95 Central Access Philadelphia (CAP) Project that will replace and extend the cap over I-95 and Columbus Boulevard between Walnut and Chestnut streets.

The lane closures in Northeast Philadelphia are among the final tasks under the emergency bridge replacement project at the Cottman Avenue Interchange.

The Tacony Street closure is part of PennDOT's $270 million I-95/BS2 project that will reconstruct I-95 in both directions from Margaret Street to Carver Street.

Additional project details, construction updates, project detours and other information are available at www.95revive.com.

Motorists can check conditions on major roadways including color-coded winter conditions, 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 1,000 traffic cameras. 511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional X alerts.

For a complete list of construction projects impacting state-owned highways in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties, visit the District 6 Traffic Bulletin.

Subscribe to PennDOT news and traffic alerts in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties at www.penndot.pa.gov/District6.

Information about infrastructure in District 6, including completed work and significant projects, is available at www.penndot.pa.gov/D6Results. Find PennDOT's planned and active construction projects at www.projects.penndot.gov.

Find PennDOT news on X, Facebook, and Instagram.

MEDIA CONTACT: Brad Rudolph, bradrudolph@pa.gov

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The CE Expert System is showing a planned road diet on Vine St (also affecting the intersections with PA 611).

It is also showing improvements planned at the Columbus Boulevard/Packer Avenue/Delaware Avenue intersection.

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The CE Expert System is showing a planned road diet on Vine St (also affecting the intersections with PA 611).

It is also showing improvements planned at the Columbus Boulevard/Packer Avenue/Delaware Avenue intersection.

This may be one of the suggestions listed in this DVRPC report from 2018:

https://www.dvrpc.org/products/17070/

Check around Page 28 (PDF Page 34).