I-95 Overnight Lane Closures Begin: Major Delays Expected for $261.5M Bridge Repairs in Philadelphia
April 3, 2026
Roads affected include I-95 Southbound between Christian Street and Packer Avenue, with lane closures from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM from early next week through the following Friday.
PennDOT has announced overnight lane closures on I-95 North between Enterprise Avenue and Broad Street (Route 611) for Girard Point Bridge repairs in Southwest Philadelphia.
All work is weather dependent and may be rescheduled; real-time updates are available via the MyChesCo Traffic Center link provided in the article.
The project is part of a $56.1 million effort to repair interstate bridges and maintain safety and mobility along critical regional routes.
Each night, one lane closes 9:00 PM–12:00 AM, then two lanes close 12:00 AM–5:00 AM, reducing capacity and increasing merge-related delays near Center City and the stadium district.
Three lanes will be maintained in each direction during peak hours, with additional off-peak and weekend restrictions as construction progresses.
The article underscores the corridor’s significance and frames the project as essential for safety and mobility along I-95 in the region.
The $261.5 million, multi-phase Girard Point Bridge rehabilitation project includes deck repairs, barrier replacements, structural steel work, upgraded lighting and drainage, and improvements to intelligent transportation systems, with work continuing through early 2031.
Dates, times, and locations are specified to help motorists anticipate overnight delays and adjust travel plans accordingly.
No detour is provided, so drivers should seek alternate routes where possible to minimize congestion.
Expect significant delays and reduced speeds as lanes narrow overnight through South Philadelphia, with no detour announced.
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MyChesCo • Apr 2, 2026
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