Hazmat Accident Cleared; 476 Ramp to 76 Opens

Major traffic mess clearing up for morning commuters

By KAREN ARAIZA
Updated 3:33 PM EST, Wed, Jul 22, 2009

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Major traffic problems are clearing up for Schuylkill commuters. The 476 ramp onto 76 West is open again after hazmat crews cleaned a spill and moved an overturned tractor-trailer.

A truck hauling hazardous chemicals overturned Tuesday afternoon, spilling hydrochloric acid onto the road. Hazmat crews said there was not health threat to anyone in the area, but the clean-up was a "delicate matter."

Crews uprighted the big right and were re-opening the Matsonford Road ramp to I-76 West and the I-476 North ramp to West I-76. That's where the truck was located.

Here are some detours to consider if you want to get around the backups in that area.

Hazmat Accident on 476 Ramp

Hazmat Accident on 476 Ramp
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Hazmat Accident on 476 Ramp

I-476 NORTH RAMP TO I-76 WEST:  The detour is to follow northbound I-476 to the Chemical Road Exit, turn right on Chemical Road, turn right on Ridge Pike and follow to access the ramp to I-476 South. Take I-476 South to I-76 West.

I-76 EAST & WEST RAMPS TO I-476 NORTH: Take I-476 South to the Route 30 (Villanova/St. Davids) Exit, then turn right onto Route 30 and turn left onto the ramp to I-476 North.

MATSONFORD ROAD RAMP to I-476 NORTH: Take I-476 South to the Route 30 (Villanova/St. Davids) Exit, then turn right onto Route 30 and turn left onto the ramp to I-476 North.

MATSONFORD ROAD RAMP TO I-76 WEST: Take Matsonford Road to Gulph Road.  Follow Gulph Road to the on-ramp to I-76 West in Upper Merion Township.

First Published: Jul 1, 2009 4:33 AM EST

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